There are 6 independent living communities serving Blairsville, Georgia. This includes 1 community in Blairsville and 5 nearby. Independent living costs in Georgia range from about $16 to $146 daily, with an average cost running approximately $46. The per month expense averages about $1,375 and ranges between $467 and $4,372. Yearly, the mean cost is around $16,500, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Blairsville is a small city in Georgia. It is located within Union County. Though the surrounding metropolitan area contains 1,342,727 people, there are 19,490 residing within the city limits. Those over 55 make up approximately 44% of the community.
Blairsville has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city's mean household income is $43,000 ($24,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to an average of $41,000 for the entire state of Georgia. The mean housing price in Blairsville is $151,500, which is somewhat less than the Georgia average of $163,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of around 11.97%.
Blairsville has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and balmy summers. The city gets very large levels of rainfall annually. Blairsville has average air quality ratings and a lower than average crime rate in relation to similarly-sized cities.