Gilmer County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Gilmer County Georgia housing market data taken from the most recent 2021 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 17,289 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 40.6 which is the smallest in terms of housing density of all the other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Gordon County which shows a density of 63.9 (57.5% larger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 39.2, Gilmer County is only about 3.5% larger. Also, measured against the state of Georgia, housing density of 75.3, 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 4.4% which is in the center range of other counties in the area. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Dawson County which depicts a housing units of 13.3% (approximately 3.0 times bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 6.5%, Gilmer County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Georgia, change in the housing units of 5.9%, 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 26.6% which is in the middle range of other counties in the local area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 73.4% which is in the center range of other counties in the greater region.

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 $205,800 which is the third most of all other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Dawson County which depicts a home price of $241,900 (17.5% 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 $785 which is in the mid range of other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Dawson County which depicts a rental rates of $1,039 (32.4% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,096, Gilmer County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Georgia, rental rates of $1,042, 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 the percentage of home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 the second smallest in terms of home price worth less than $50,000 of all the other counties in the local area at 26% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $100,000 to $200,000 at 29% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $500,000 to $750,000 at 0% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $750,000 to $1,000,000 at 2% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 at 2% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 at 2% of the total and is ranked #1.

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 $780 which is less than most other counties in the metropolitan area. 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 16% which is in the mid range of other counties in the local 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 519% which is the second most of all the counties in the greater region.

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 $1,235 which is in the mid range of other counties in the area. 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 $356 which is the second smallest in terms of median housing cost of all the other counties in the local 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 one of the largest proportions of owner cost less than $300 at 25% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Murray County (26%), and #1 Fannin County (26%) are larger. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $2,500 and $3,000 at 0% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $3,000 and $3,500 at 0% of the total. Also, 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 20% which is the third most of all other counties in the metro area. 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% (18.7% 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 in the mid range of other counties in the area. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Gordon County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 11% (20.0% 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 when sorted by rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other counties in the metropolitan area at 18% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 25% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has less than most other counties in the area as measured by rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 13% 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 0% 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 $1,034 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Dawson County which depicts a taxes paid of $1,764 (70.6% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,551, Gilmer County is approximately half the size. Also, measured against the state of Georgia, median real estate taxes paid of $1,726, Gilmer County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Gilmer County Georgia has the percentage of rent between 750 and 1000 dollars less than most other counties in the area at 15% of the total.

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 Primary Mortgage and HELOC at 0% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of With HELOC no Primary Mortgage at 46% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Murray County (51%), and #1 Fannin County (52%) are larger.

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 in terms of 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 depicts a family members per housing unit of 3.4 (10.1% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Gilmer County is about 8.1% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Georgia, family members per housing unit of 3.4, Gilmer County is about 10.3% 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 metropolitan area. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Dawson County which depicts 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 1996 which is more than all other counties in the greater Gilmer County region.

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 36% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 7% 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. it has one of the largest proportions of owner housing units at 3,308 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Murray County (4,302), and #1 Gordon County (6,813) are larger.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. has the smallest proportion of one unit detached at 1% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of 2 units at 1% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of 3 or 4 units at 1% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of mobile home at 0% of the total and is ranked #1.

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 2010 to 2013 in the intermediate range of other counties in the local area at $230,300 of the total. Second, it has in the mid range of other counties in the metropolitan area as measured by value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $184,500 of the total. Third, it has less than most other counties in the surrounding region as measured by value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $157,300 of the total. Also, it has the second smallest in order of value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the metro area in order of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $146,500 of the total. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $160,300 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Dawson County ($163,800), and #1 Fannin County ($187,500) are larger. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $160,800 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Lumpkin County with $209,400. Next it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $188,200 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Dawson County ($258,600), and #1 Lumpkin County ($315,800) are larger.

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 28% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Fannin County with 36%.

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 2.5 which is the second smallest as measured by homeowner household size of all the other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Gordon County which depicts a homeowner household size of 2.7 (11.8% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Gilmer County shows it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.5 which is the second smallest when sorted by renter household size of all the other counties in the area. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Gordon County which depicts a renter household sizes of 2.9 (14.1% 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 12% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Gilmer County has the percentage of renters moved in 2019 or later the second smallest as measured by renters moved in 2019 or later of all the other counties in the local area at 47% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2015 to 2018 at 39% 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 2008 which is is the uppermost of the 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 greater region.

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 44% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 41% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes using coal or coke at 5% of the total and is ranked #1.

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 shows it has a Total In Group Quarters of 241 which is less than most other counties in the greater region.

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.