In Gilmer, Georgia, the median home price is $419,990, compared with the Georgia median of $333,786; median household income is $74,499; the population is 32,426; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 242.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Gilmer at a glance
Population
32,426
Median Household Income
$74,499
Typical Home Value
$419,990
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
242.0
Avg Commute Time
28.9
About Gilmer
Gilmer has a population of 32,426. The median home value is $419,990, 26% above the Georgia median. Median household income is $74,499 (4% below the Georgia median). The most populated towns are Carters Lake, Ellijay, and North Gilmer.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Gilmer
5 towns, by population.
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Gilmer at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Gilmer?
- Gilmer has a population of 32,426 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Gilmer?
- The median home value in Gilmer is $419,990. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Gilmer?
- Median household income in Gilmer is $74,499 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Gilmer in?
- Gilmer is in Georgia.
- How many towns are in Gilmer?
- Gilmer contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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