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Flowery Branch.
About
Life in Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch is a community of 10,286 people in Georgia. The median household income is $103,942, median rent runs about $1,814 per month, and median home values are around $442,500. Unemployment is low at 2.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Flowery Branch at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
11.3%
Broadband Internet
95.9%
of households
Population Growth
+39.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Flowery Branch: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Flowery Branch, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.7%), and 9.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.9%
of residents
65 and Older
12.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.8%
of households
Married Couples
57.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Flowery Branch
In Flowery Branch, rent runs 30% above the GA average, and home values are 46% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,853
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2012
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $420,779 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Flowery Branch
Unemployment in Hall County, which includes Flowery Branch, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Flowery Branch: Hall County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hall County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Flowery Branch Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28 min avg
How Flowery Branch residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Flowery Branch, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 47 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 81% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Flowery Branch runs 81% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
61
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,098.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Flowery Branch Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
84.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hall County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hall County, which includes Flowery Branch, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $66,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $55,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $74,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.8M |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $597,000 |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $227,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $131,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hall County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hall County, which includes Flowery Branch, is typically good — 210 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
210
per year
Moderate Days
154
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hall County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Flowery Branch has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
57.4"
Annual Snowfall
1.6"
Hot Days/Year
35
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
42
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
128
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 34°F | 4.95" |
| Feb | 55°F | 36°F | 4.65" |
| Mar | 63°F | 43°F | 4.78" |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 3.98" |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 4.01" |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.23" |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.42" |
| Aug | 87°F | 69°F | 4.73" |
| Sep | 81°F | 63°F | 3.89" |
| Oct | 72°F | 52°F | 3.85" |
| Nov | 62°F | 42°F | 4.18" |
| Dec | 53°F | 36°F | 4.71" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Flowery Branch
Uninsured
9.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Flowery Branch's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Gainesville
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.9 mi away · Cumming
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 40.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Flowery Branch (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 11,344 students · in-state tuition $4,532 · 25% graduate · median earnings $48,736 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,029 students · in-state tuition $35,520 · 35% graduate · median earnings $54,638 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
25 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
39 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
42 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
95 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Flowery Branch
Spout Springs Library
6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch
Cities Near Flowery Branch
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Flowery Branch FAQ
Is Flowery Branch, Georgia affordable?⌄
Flowery Branch's median rent is $1,814/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $103,942/year. Median home value is $442,500.
Is Flowery Branch, Georgia safe?⌄
Flowery Branch's violent crime rate was 61 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1099 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Flowery Branch, Georgia?⌄
Hall County, which includes Flowery Branch, has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Flowery Branch, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Flowery Branch is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,814/month and median household income is $103,942/year. The median home value is $442,500. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Flowery Branch, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Flowery Branch is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from