What are the schools like in Hiawassee, GA?

Hiawassee is served primarily by Towns County. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.

What is the median household income in Hiawassee?

The median household income in Hiawassee, GA is $40,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Hiawassee, GA?

Hiawassee has an average high temperature of 49.0°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.1 inches.

Hiawassee, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hiawassee, GA affordable or expensive?

Hiawassee's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hiawassee is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $322,000 and the median rent is $862 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hiawassee, GA?

Hiawassee has a violent crime rate of 91.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 365.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hiawassee, GA a Good Place to Live?

Hiawassee is a small town of 1,140 in Georgia, with a median household income of $40,917 . Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Hiawassee stands out for solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hiawassee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hiawassee city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.4

Hiawassee's overall cost of living index is 97.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hiawassee costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hiawassee, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$322,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$862	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hiawassee's violent crime rate is 91.4 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

91.4 /100k

Property Crime

365.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hiawassee is served primarily by Towns County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hiawassee, GA	National Avg
School District	Towns County	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hiawassee sees average highs of 49.0°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 65.7 inches of annual precipitation and 3.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hiawassee, GA
Average High — January	49.0°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	65.7"
Annual Snowfall	3.1"

Demographics

Metric	Hiawassee, GA	National Avg
Population	1,140	—
Median Age	56.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	12.1%	22.2%
65 and over	41.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Young Harris, GA 6 mi Hayesville, NC 8 mi Tate City, GA 11 mi Blairsville, GA 13 mi Helen, GA 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Hiawassee

Hiawassee, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30546

Hiawassee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiawassee, GA affordable or expensive?

Hiawassee's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hiawassee roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $322,000 and median rent is $862/month.

What is the crime rate in Hiawassee, GA?

Hiawassee's violent crime rate is 91.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 365.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hiawassee?

Public schools in Hiawassee are operated by Towns County. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hiawassee, GA a good place to live?

Hiawassee, GA has a population of 1,140, a median household income of $40,917, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hiawassee?

Hiawassee averages 49.0°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.7 inches with about 3.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hiawassee?

Hiawassee, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30546.

What is the population of Hiawassee?

The population of Hiawassee, Georgia is 1,140 with a median age of 56.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hiawassee?

Key numbers for living in Hiawassee: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $322,000, median household income $40,917, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hiawassee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.