Gilmer County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Gilmer County Georgia housing market data taken from the most recent 2020 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Gilmer County shows it has a Housing Units of 17,130 which is the third most housing units of all other counties in the greater Gilmer County region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Gilmer County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Gilmer County depicts it has a Housing Density of 40.2 which is the smallest in terms of housing density of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Gordon County which depicts a density of 63.6 (58.1% larger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.9, Gilmer County is only about 3.3% larger. Also, compared to the state of Georgia, housing density of 74.5, Gilmer County is approximately half the size.

In Figure 4, Gilmer County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Gilmer County shows it has a Housing Unit Change of 3.4% which is in the middle range of other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Dawson County which shows a housing units of 10.0% (approximately 2.9 times bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 5.7%, Gilmer County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Georgia, change in the housing units of 4.8%, Gilmer County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Gilmer County shows it has a Renter Percent of 25.5% which is in the middle range of other counties in the area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 74.5% which is in the middle range of other counties in the metro area.

Gilmer County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Gilmer County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Gilmer County depicts it has a Median Home Value of $177,500 which is less than most other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Dawson County which indicates a home price of $230,300 (29.7% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Gilmer County Georgia metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Gilmer County shows it has a Median Gross Rent of $765 which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Dawson County which shows a rental rates of $918 (20.0% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,062, Gilmer County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in contrast to the state of Georgia, rental rates of $1,006, Gilmer County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Gilmer County has one of the largest proportions of home price worth less than $50,000 at 18% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Gordon County (24%), and #1 Murray County (28%) are larger. Second, it has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 at 28% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $100,000 to $200,000 at 25% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $500,000 to $750,000 at 0% of the total. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $750,000 to $1,000,000 at 0% of the total. Furthermore, it has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 at 0% of the total. Next it has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 at 0% of the total.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Gilmer County depicts it has a Median Owner Cost of $722 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Gilmer County metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 15% which is the second smallest when ranked by cost as a percent of household income of all the other counties in the area.

The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Gilmer County depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 485% which is the third most of all other counties in the metro area.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Gilmer County depicts it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $1,155 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $349 which is the second smallest as measured by median housing cost of all the other counties in the area.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Gilmer County has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $700 and $1,000 at 18% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $3,000 and $3,500 at 0% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $3,500 and $4,000 at 0% of the total.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Gilmer County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 22% which is the second most cost as a percent of household income of all the counties in the greater Gilmer County region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Fannin County which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 24% (9.3% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Gilmer County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 9% which is less than most other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Gordon County which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 11% (25.6% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Gilmer County has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct the second smallest as measured by rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other counties in the local area at 20% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 23% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has less than most other counties in the metro area when ranked by rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 14% of the total.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Gilmer County has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $2,500 and $3,000 at 1% of the total.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $934 which is less than most other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Dawson County which shows a taxes paid of $1,709 (about twice as large). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,471, Gilmer County is approximately a third the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Georgia, median real estate taxes paid of $1,623, Gilmer County is approximately half the size.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Gilmer County Georgia has the largest proportion of rent between $1,500 and $2,500 at 0% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent between $2,500 and $3,500 at 0% of the total and is ranked #1.

Gilmer County Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Gilmer County has the smallest proportion of 2nd mortgage or heloc-not both at 0% of the total.

Gilmer County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 3.1 which is the second smallest when ranked by family members per housing unit of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Gordon County which indicates a family members per housing unit of 3.3 (6.2% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Gilmer County is about 6.3% smaller. Also, compared to the state of Georgia, family members per housing unit of 3.4, Gilmer County is about 8.6% smaller.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 5.4 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Dawson County which shows an average number of rooms in a house of 6.1 (13.0% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1995 which is the second most year built of all the counties in the greater Gilmer County region. The county with the highest year built in the area is Dawson County which shows a year built of 1997 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of homes built between 2010 to 2013 at 33% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has less than most other counties in the local area in terms of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 2% of the total.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. has the percentage of owner housing units in the mid range of other counties in the metro area at 3,071 of the total.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. has the percentage of value of homes built 2014 or later less than most other counties in the area at $209,600 of the total. Second, it has in the mid range of other counties in the greater region when sorted by value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $231,600 of the total. Third, it has in the mid point range of other counties in the metropolitan area in order of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $168,200 of the total. Also, it has less than most other counties in the greater region as measured by value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $118,100 of the total. In addition, it has in the middle range of other counties in the surrounding region when ranked by value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $152,900 of the total. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $161,100 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Lumpkin County with $197,800. Next it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $137,500 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Fannin County with $139,200. Additionally, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $176,300 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Lumpkin County with $302,000.

Figure 35 compares the total number of occupied housing units to vacant housing units. This analysis can be used to understand any housing shortage in the community. it has one of the largest proportions of occupied housing units at 30% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Fannin County with 40%.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Gilmer County residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.4 which is the smallest in terms of homeowner household size of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Dawson County which shows a homeowner household size of 2.7 (14.7% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Gilmer County depicts it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.9 which is the third most renter household sizes of all other counties in the greater Gilmer County region. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Murray County which depicts a renter household sizes of 3.0 (only about 5.9% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2000 to 2009 at 17% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Gilmer County has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2015 to 2016 at 43% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2006 which is at the top of all other counties in the greater Gilmer County region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Gilmer County shows it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2014 which is less than most other counties in the local area.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. it has the largest proportion of homes using natural gas at 41% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 43% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes using coal or coke at 5% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has less than most other counties in the local area when ranked by homes using solar energy at 0% of the total.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Gilmer County housing department, Georgia department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Gilmer County depicts it has a Total In Group Quarters of 243 which is in the mid range of other counties in the local area.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Gilmer County residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Gilmer County has the largest proportion of number of people under 18 years of age and in group quarters at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.