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Cornelia, GA

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Population
5,459
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,520 ft
Median Home Value
$231,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$942/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$39,775
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Cornelia in context.

OverallBest places in GeorgiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in GeorgiaNearest larger communityGainesville, Georgia23 miles away · 49,221 residents.

About Cornelia

Cornelia is a city in Habersham County, Georgia, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Celebrated as the home of one of the world's largest apple sculptures and the retirement home of baseball legend Ty Cobb, the community of approximately 4,992 is served by the Habersham County School District for public education.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA96.5ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA96.1rating

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