There are 3 retirement homes near Ellijay, Georgia. The mean cost per day of retirement home care in Georgia is around $46, with costs running between $16 and $146 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $1,375, with costs ranging from around $467 to $4,372. The mean annual cost is $16,500, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Ellijay is a small city in Georgia. It is located within Gilmer County. While the encompassing statistical area includes 1,342,727 inhabitants, there are 25,660 within the city limits. The senior community currently represents around 33% of the overall population.
Ellijay has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has an average per capita income of $21,000 and an average household income is $37,000 (the Georgia state average is $41,000). The mean home price in Ellijay is $213,000, which is higher than the Georgia average of $163,500. Ellijay has an average unemployment rate of around 8.37%.
Ellijay has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The area gets very heavy levels of rain each year. Compared to other cities in the United States, Ellijay has a lower than average crime rate and moderate air quality ratings.