There’s a reason people come to Ellijay for a weekend and start imagining what it would be like to stay.
Known as the Apple Capital of Georgia, Ellijay delivers the North Georgia mountain lifestyle people dream about: winding roads framed by mountain views, rushing rivers, apple orchards, local vineyards, hiking trails and four beautiful seasons. But what makes Ellijay special is that it offers more than a getaway. It’s a place where everyday life can feel a little more like the life you’ve been working toward.
Downtown Ellijay brings plenty of small-town personality with locally owned restaurants, shops and community events, while the surrounding countryside offers room to spread out and reconnect with nature. Spend a Saturday floating the Cartecay River, visiting a local winery, picking apples at an orchard, hiking near Amicalola Falls or simply enjoying a quiet evening surrounded by the mountains.
Real estate here is just as varied as the lifestyle. You’ll find everything from cozy mountain cabins and riverfront retreats to gated communities, new construction, acreage, luxury mountain homes and properties with spectacular long-range views.
Whether you’re searching for a full-time home, a peaceful place to retire, a weekend escape, or simply more space and a slower pace, Ellijay makes it easy to understand why so many people fall in love with North Georgia.
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29,821 people live in Ellijay, where the median age is 49.1 and the average individual income is $34,139. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Ellijay, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Dollar Dawg Value & Convenience, Lucky Stefano's, and Parkway Food Mart.
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| Dining | 0.71 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.79 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.79 miles | 1 review | 3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.82 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.89 miles | 29 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.91 miles | 3 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.94 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.96 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.97 miles | 3 reviews | 2.3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.98 miles | 67 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.03 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.03 miles | 21 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.88 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.9 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.93 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.93 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.93 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.97 miles | 70 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.98 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.92 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.04 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.04 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Ellijay has 11,653 households, with an average household size of 5.16. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ellijay do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 29,821 people call Ellijay home. The population density is 90 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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