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McCaysville, Georgia

city · Fannin County

At a glance

1,392
Population
$121,900
Median home value (all homes)
60% below U.S. median
$329,830
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$595/mo
Median rent
56% below U.S. median
$52,593
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
18.5 min
Average commute
90.2%
Homes with broadband
7.73%
Locations with fiber available
0.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes13% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost32% below
For business: Georgia is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college30 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates87%
College graduates4.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Fannin Co. Economic Development
The Fannin County Development Authority is a local economic development organization focused on supporting business growth in Fannin County by assisting entrepreneurs, helping existing businesses expand, and guiding site selection and workforce development.
region Northwest Regional Commission
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission is a multi-county regional planning and development organization serving 15 counties and 48 cities. Major responsibilities include implementing the Georgia Planning Act of 1989, administering the Area Agency on Aging and the Workforce Investment Act, and providing planning and development assistance to member governments.
state Georgia Economic Developers' Assoc
The Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) is a non-profit association of professionals and volunteers who are involved with the economic development of the cities and counties of Georgia. GEDA serves Georgia's economic development community with networking, professional development and public policy resources.
state Georgia Electric Membership
Georgia EMC is the statewide trade association for Georgia’s 41 electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) and their generation and transmission partners. Its Community & Economic Development Teams offer data-driven insights and confidential site selection tools and services to help communities and businesses locate and succeed in Georgia. Services are provided at no cost to communities and site selectors through the support of Georgia’s Electric Cooperatives.
state MEAG Power
The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power) is a nonprofit, statewide generation and transmission organization that provides reliable, competitively-priced wholesale electricity to 49 member communities (Participants), who own and operate their local electric distribution systems.
state Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association that facilitates site location, financing opportunities, infrastructure development, and marketing and demographic research to assist businesses with locations and expansions.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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