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Cornelia, GA

Cornelia, GA.

Population: 11,819 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Cornelia, GA is $304,930 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $392,000 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,460/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$304,930

Typical home value

+1.7%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$304,930
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+40.6%
10-year appreciation
+139.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$304,930
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$392,000
Median list price
$402,880
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
+27.8%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
46
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
64
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,460/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$829/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$865/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,007/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,318/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,323/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
Schools include
Cornelia Elementary School, South Habersham Middle School, Level Grove Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,286
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,048

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Habersham County Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
39
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+360 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
20.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,311
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
67.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,376
Average weekly wage
$999
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
390

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CorneliaState medianUS median
Typical home value$304,930$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$392,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market59 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,460/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,311$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Cornelia, GA?
$304,930.
What is the median sale price in Cornelia, GA?
$392,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cornelia, GA?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in Cornelia, GA?
Typical rent: $1,460/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cornelia, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning.
Is Cornelia, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Cornelia, GA. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Cornelia, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cornelia, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cornelia, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cornelia, GA?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Cornelia, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Cornelia, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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