Clarkesville, GA

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Population
2,186
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,358 ft
Median Home Value
$254,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,271/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,798
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Set in the scenic Blue Ridge foothills along the Soque River, Clarkesville offers a classic North Georgia small-town feel. As the Habersham County seat, the town centers around a historic downtown square filled with local restaurants, antique shops, and community events. Outdoor enthusiasts love having world-class trout fishing right on the Soque, while North Georgia Technical College sits just north of town for hands-on career training. It is a quiet, close-knit mountain community with everyday conveniences within easy reach.

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