2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Hiawassee, GA vs Destin, FL

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- Household income in Destin, is 66% more than it is in Hiawassee and is 16% above the National Average.
- Hiawassee unemployment rate is 3.9%.
- Destin unemployment rate is 4.0%.
 Hiawassee, GADestin, FLUnited States
 Unemployment Rate3.9%4.0%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth1.1%4.2%1.6%
 Future Job Growth22.8%46.2%33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%6.5%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.8%0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$42,344$51,007$37,638
 Household Income$49,375$81,827$69,021
 Family Median Income$85,625$95,000$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Hiawassee, GADestin, FLUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K14.3%5.9%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.3%3.5%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K17.6%5.0%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K11.0%8.7%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K5.2%7.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K12.0%8.6%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K8.9%7.5%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K6.0%15.1%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K16.4%18.0%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K1.5%9.0%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K4.8%11.5%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Hiawassee, GADestin, FLUnited States
 Management, business, finance21.8%21.4%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science0.0%4.5%6.5%
 Community, social services0.0%1.8%1.8%
 Legal0.0%0.8%1.2%
 Education, library9.7%4.7%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment0.0%1.9%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.9%5.3%6.2%
 Healthcare support4.9%2.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement7.8%1.0%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving15.6%10.2%5.4%
 Building maintenance0.0%4.0%3.6%
 Personal care6.7%2.0%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support16.4%20.8%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.0%1.7%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.3%7.9%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving3.8%9.9%13.1%
Reviews for Hiawassee    1 Reviews

I have lived in Hiawassee Georgia 30546 for 9 years and for the last 6 and a half years I suggest no one moves up here anywhere near Gander Gap Road in Hiawassee  More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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