City

Mountain City, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rabun County  ·  Georgia

👥791Population
💰$55,571Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$165,000Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.3%Hispanic: 14.4%Other: 4.3%Race
White81.3%
Hispanic14.4%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
31%
45–64
18%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
HS Graduate258 (54%)
Some College45 (9.4%)
Associates24 (5%)
Bachelors78 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree73 (15.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 54%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 5%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
HS Grad54.0%
Some College9.4%
Associates5.0%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.8%Renter: 39.2%Tenure
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,571 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$165,000 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,025/mo
Total Housing Units383
Vacant Units87

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
11%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Mountain City, GA

Mountain City is a city in Georgia, located in Rabun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 791 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Mountain City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,571 is below the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Mountain City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,025 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mountain City is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mountain City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30562 791 $55,571 $165,000 $1,025 0.0% 31.6% 60.8%