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Oconee County
  • County in Georgia

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Housing
    grade A+
  3. Nightlife
    grade C+
  4. Good for Families
    grade A+
  5. Diversity
    grade B minus
  6. Jobs
    grade A+
  7. Weather
    grade B
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  11. Commute
    grade C+

editorial

Oconee County is located in Georgia with a population of 41,006. Oconee County is one of the best places to live in Georgia. In Oconee County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Oconee County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Oconee County are highly rated.

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Population
41,006

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$329,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,203
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    16%
  • Own
    84%
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Oconee County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    69.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    34.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    69.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,360.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    34.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    8%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    27%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Oconee County

Jobs
grade A+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$106,165
National
$69,021

Oconee County Reviews

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