2025 Compare Cities Economy:
Trenton, GA vs Ellijay, GA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Household income in Ellijay, is 13% more than it is in Trenton and is 67% below the National Average.
- Trenton unemployment rate is 2.4%.
- Ellijay unemployment rate is 3.0%.
 Trenton, GAEllijay, GAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.2%1.6%
 Future Job Growth45.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$20,454  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$41,348$69,021
 Family Median Income$52,875  Unlock$85,028
 space
 Est. Households By Income
 Trenton, GAEllijay, GAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock25.1%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K9.6%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock12.6%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.4%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock12.6%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.5%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.7%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock12.7%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K0.0%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock1.5%9.5%
 space1
 Population By Occupation
 Trenton, GAEllijay, GAUnited States
 Management, business, finance4.8%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock0.0%6.5%
 Community, social services2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.4%1.2%
 Education, library4.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock0.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology7.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.6%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock4.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.6%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair16.1%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock15.0%13.1%
Reviews for Trenton    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Yes, is this where Deliverance was filmed, using the local  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

So I've been here since I was 12. My family on both sides is from here. The scenery is great, the town leaves more to be desired for certain. Fast food places and gas  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Trenton is down in a valley and surrounded by beautiful mountainous views. The population is growing rapidly, and even becoming overpopulated in my opinion. It is a very  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Trenton

Reviews for Ellijay    5 Reviews

I retired after 35 years offshore from Commercial Fishing the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and Atlantic in 2009. Moved to Woodstock GA to assist my father in his latter  More

   |    Reply

I have lived here for over 22 years. Moved up from West Palm Beach, lived in Detroit and Chicago. The people here are peaceful and would do anything for you if you  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

I went to look at land in Ellijay today and notice i did not see not one person that look like me I must admit this my be stupid of me to say but my family and I was  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ellijay


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.