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Watkinsville, Georgia

city · Oconee County

At a glance

3,350
Population
$367,800
Median home value (all homes)
21% above U.S. median
$525,358
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,541/mo
Median rent
14% above U.S. median
$92,147
Median household income
17% above U.S. median
22 min
Average commute
86.4%
Homes with broadband
37.17%
Locations with fiber available
4.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 108 — 8% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing39% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes13% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost19% 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 college7 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates96%
College graduates53.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Oconee County Economic Development Commission
The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce fosters quality of life and community through alliances to support economic growth. It serves local businesses in Oconee County.
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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