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Clarkesville

#2 in Best Places to Live in Habersham County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Georgia
  • 18 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    12. Commute
      C+
    Clarkesville is a town in Georgia with a population of 1,706. Clarkesville is in Habersham County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Clarkesville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Clarkesville and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Clarkesville are highly rated.
    Population
    1,706
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $140,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $774
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Clarkesville Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      434.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      705.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,248
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      54.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%
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    Working in Clarkesville

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,536
    National
    $55,322
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      Clarkesville Reviews

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      I love clarkesville! My kids have a nice, safe place to play and things to do. Beautiful and quiet neighborhoods, too.
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      Clarkesville is overall a very nice Southern town. Most people are very nice and genial, and there are many locally-owned shops. One of the largest negatives is the lack of diversity, the majority of Clarkesville citizens are white, protestant, and conservative. However, there is a strong, if small, liberal community and an increasing Hispanic population.
      Clarkesville is a nice quite town, and is only 30 minutes away from one of the best locations in Georgia- Helen. We are surrounded by farmers and most of the places here are locally owned. The only thing I truly dislike is that Ingles is the main grocery store here. They are way overpriced and everything else is at least 20 minutes away. Despite that, I still love all of the nature that comes with living in North Georgia.
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