Housing in Ellijay, GA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$405,081

Zillow Rent Index

$1,833

Ellijay vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Ellijay is highlighted.

Median Home Value

72nd%ilemost expensive$277,600show rank

Median Rent

20th%ilemost expensive rent$728show rank

Rent Burden

49th%ilehighest rent burden18.3%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$277,600

Median Rent

$728

Total Housing Units

909

Vacancy Rate

10.1%

Owner Occupied

33.7%

Renter Occupied

66.3%

Median Property Tax

$1,076

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$995

Housing Types

Single Family

56.5%

Multi-Family

41.5%

Mobile Home

2.0%

The median home value in Ellijay, GA is $277,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Ellijay is $405,081. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,833/month. About 33.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1987. There are 909 total housing units.