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With its spectacular mountain vistas, its breathtaking waterfalls, its gorgeous fall colors, its near-perfect climate and plenty of room to grow, it's no wonder Habersham County is one of the fastest growing areas of the state.

Habersham County's population has increased 6.3 percent over the last four years and is now estimated at more than 42,000. About 100 new residents a month are choosing from a a variety of affordable housing options from subsidized housing to apartments to custom-built homes in all sizes and price ranges.

Habersham County Home Values	This County	State Avg.	National Avg.
Median Home Value	$123,230.00	$119,105.00	$136,625.00
Median Age of Homes	37	35	38
Home Appreciation	0.1 %	0.1 %	0.1 %
Homes - Owned	69.9 %	65.4 %	64.4 %
Homes - Rented	20.0 %	23.4 %	22.0 %
Homes - Vacant	10.2 %	11.2 %	13.6 %
Commuting by bus	0.2 %	1.4 %	1.9 %
Commuting by auto	78.9 %	76.9 %	75.2 %
Commuting by carpool	15.1 %	15.9 %	13.0 %

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