City

Lakemont, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rabun County  ·  Georgia

👥1,834Population
💰$58,417Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂52.8Median Age
🏠$282,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 4%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.3%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.5%
Asian0.6%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma39 (2.7%)
HS Graduate345 (23.8%)
Some College163 (11.2%)
Associates368 (25.4%)
Bachelors94 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree441 (30.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 23.8%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 25.4%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad23.8%
Some College11.2%
Associates25.4%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,417 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$282,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,139/mo
Total Housing Units1,686
Vacant Units855

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
55%
About Lakemont, GA

Lakemont is a city in Georgia, located in Rabun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,834 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.8 years.

Economically, Lakemont is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,417 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lakemont is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $282,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,139 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lakemont is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.6%).

Lakemont, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Lakemont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30552 1,834 $58,417 $282,500 $1,139 2.4% 36.9% 89.5%