Demorest ( DEM-ə-rist) is a city in Habersham County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,022 at the 2020 census, up from 1,823 at the 2010 census, and 1,465 at the 2000 census. It is the home of Piedmont University.

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How Demorest ranks

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#2Safest in GA #19Highest graduation rate in GA #20Lowest obesity in GA All GA rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code30535

Area code706

Living in Demorest

Housing in Demorest

$317K▲ 2.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Demorest home is worth about $317,000, up 2.2% in a year, close to the Georgia typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Demorest

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Safety Grade A+

Demorest reports less crime per resident than 96% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Demorest 0.5

Georgia 3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Demorest 0.9

Georgia 14

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Demorest

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Most working residents leave Demorest for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Cornelia (10%), Gainesville (9%) and Clarkesville (4%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Cornelia

10%

Gainesville

Clarkesville

Atlanta

3%Work in townlive and work in Demorest 24 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 972Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Demorest →

Health in Demorest

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 75% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Georgia

11better than GA·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▲ 1▼ 5 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 2▼ 3 close Mind all close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6.1%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offGA 9.6% · better 8.7%Fewer adults with diabetesGA 13.3% · better 23.5%More adults with depressionGA 19% · worse

Care nearby

Northeast Georgia Medical Center HabershamDemorest · 2 mi · ER

Medlink HabershamDemorest · 1.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Demorest · CMS · HRSAHealth in Demorest →

Natural hazards in Demorest

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 14% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Demorest flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Demorest

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Demorest →

Climate in Demorest

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Demorest has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.

53° / 33°Winter

71° / 47°Spring

86° / 65°Summer

71° / 49°Fall

How much snow does Demorest get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 6, with the last in spring around Mar 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Demorest →

Schools in Demorest

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School Grade A-

The public schools Demorest’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#59Best public schoolsof 231 in GA

DistrictHabersham CountySchools2

Demorest Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 548 students Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School BMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 566 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within GA. Ratings are from neighbors.