White-painted brick School Street Studios entrance with a red door and colorful mosaic panel.

Watkinsville GA Real Estate & Lifestyle Guide

A beautiful suburban community! Where Art and Nature High-Five

Property Listings

White two-story house with black shutters, a columned porch, and mature trees.
For Sale
MLS® 10812194

$1,895,000

7 & 18 Main Street, Watkinsville, GA 30677
3,936 Sq.Ft.
49 Harden Hill Road
Sold
MLS® 10737637

$1,350,000

49 Harden Hill Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677
5 Beds 5.5 Baths 3,796 Sq.Ft.
White brick building with a covered porch, pink crown emblem, and landscaped flower beds.
For Sale
MLS® CL363855

$1,050,000

64 N Main Street, Watkinsville, GA 30677
1 Bath 2,132 Sq.Ft.
Two-story stone and brick house with multiple gables, a broad driveway, and a green lawn.
For Sale
MLS® 10619730

$950,000

1300 Manjula Lane, Watkinsville, GA 30677
4 Beds 4 Baths
Blue two-story gabled house with a covered porch and landscaped front yard beside a yellow home.
For Sale
MLS® 10850199

$899,000

2625 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA 30677
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,418 Sq.Ft.
Two-story white house with a dark gabled roof, stone chimney, and large dark-framed windows.
For Sale
MLS® CL349598

$777,370

2765 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA 30677
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,272 Sq.Ft.
Two-story mint-sided house under construction, with a steep gabled roof and unfinished front facade.
For Sale
MLS® CL350425

$774,880

2845 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA 30677
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 2,913 Sq.Ft.
Two-story Jasmine home with a dark shingle roof, stone lower level, and arched covered porch.
Sold
MLS® 10706221

$790,000

2805 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA 30677
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 2,711 Sq.Ft.
1645 Silo Bend
Sold
MLS® 10780174

$700,000

1645 Silo Bend, Watkinsville, GA 30677
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,330 Sq.Ft.

Welcome to Watkinsville

Where Art and Nature High-Five

Watkinsville GA real estate is where Southern elegance meets artistic soul. Known as the “Artland of Georgia,” this picturesque town is dotted with galleries, studios, and creative spaces that inspire. Homes in Watkinsville range from stately estates to charming cottages, each surrounded by the natural beauty of rolling hills and ancient oaks. With top-rated schools and a thriving community spirit, Watkinsville is a sanctuary for families and creatives alike, offering a lifestyle that feels both refined and grounded.

Watkinsville is a beautiful suburban community known for its impressive art scene. Located about eight miles south of downtown Athens, it’s just a short drive away from the Classic City.
 
There are endless recreation and leisure activities available in Watkinsville, including art galleries through the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, public trails, vibrant taverns, and fun crafting and art workshops for all to join. There is no shortage of good restaurants, with local gems throughout town such as Chops & Hops, White Tiger Deluxe, Mama Ning’s Thai, Pub on Main, and Kiki’s Bake Shop. The Oconee Heritage Park is an open community space perfect for outdoor gatherings and picnics. The University of North Georgia, Oconee campus is also located in Watkinsville, along with nearby gardens and flower farms that are open to visitors.
 
This tranquil area of Northeast Georgia offers gorgeous architecture, a lively downtown shopping and restaurant scene, and an award-winning school system all while maintaining that small-town feel. Watkinsville truly has something to offer everyone.

Overview for Watkinsville, GA

3,151 people live in Watkinsville, where the median age is 34.5 and the average individual income is $38,582. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,151

Total Population

34.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$38,582

Average individual Income

Around Watkinsville, GA

There's plenty to do around Watkinsville, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

55
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
48
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Traveling Hobo Cafe, Basement Sweets, and Girasoles.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
The Traveling Hobo Cafe Logo
Dining · $$ 0.01 miles 98 reviews 3.8/5 stars
Basement Sweets Logo
Dining 0.02 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Girasoles Logo
Dining · $$ 0.04 miles 105 reviews 4.2/5 stars
Kiki's Bakeshop Logo
Dining · $$ 0.06 miles 41 reviews 4.3/5 stars
Jittery Joe's Logo
Dining · $ 0.06 miles 32 reviews 4.3/5 stars
Dining 0.07 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Watkinsville, GA

Population Households Employment

Watkinsville has 1,065 households, with an average household size of 2.88. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Watkinsville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,151 people call Watkinsville home. The population density is 962 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,151

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.5 years

Median Age

44 / 56%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,065

Total Households

2.88

Average Household Size

$38,582

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Watkinsville, GA

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High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Watkinsville. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Category
Grades
School rating

Neighborhood Gallery

1902 OCAF Center, a red brick building with teal entrance doors and a brick walkway.
Landscaped garden with a wooden pergola, curved brick edging, and a bench.
Downtown Watkinsville storefronts with painted brick facades, flower beds and a local information shop sign.
Oconee County Welcome Center storefront with a hanging sign and red entrance door.
Downtown street with a prominent two-story red-brick storefront building.
Downtown Watkinsville street with brick storefronts, parked cars, and a neighboring red-roofed building.
Downtown Watkinsville storefronts along a sidewalk, with brick facades and hanging shop signs.
Brick restaurant and bar behind a lawn with wooden picnic tables.
Blind Pig Tavern sign at 22 N. Main Street, between brick pillars beneath leafy trees.
Eagle Tavern Museum, with its historic two-story building and freestanding roadside sign.
Aerial view of Watkinsville with a baseball field, nearby homes, and tree-lined streets.
Aerial view of a wooded town with scattered buildings and a baseball field.
Aerial view of a Watkinsville area with a sports field, buildings, and tree-covered surroundings.
Watkinsville’s OCAF Center and neighboring buildings viewed from above.
Orange roadside sign with a white steaming coffee cup symbol above a metal windmill.
Jittery Joe’s Coffee shop with a bright red facade and cars parked outside.
Aerial view of downtown Watkinsville, with a central street and buildings surrounded by trees.
Aerial view of downtown Watkinsville, with brick businesses along a tree-lined main street.
Aerial view of downtown Watkinsville with a white church steeple and tree-lined streets.
Aerial view of a town center with two churches, streets, parking lots, and leafy trees.
Aerial view of a small-town commercial district with a red Jittery Joe's Coffee shop by the intersection.
Watkinsville shopping center with brick storefronts, gabled roofs, and a tree-lined parking lot.
Watkinsville commercial district with storefronts, parking lots, and a tree-lined road.
Aerial view of Watkinsville shops, parking lots, and tree-lined surroundings.
Watkinsville Town Center’s red-brick building with arched windows and a cream gabled tower.
Sports complex with baseball fields and tennis courts amid surrounding countryside.
Aerial view of a sports complex with soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and parking lots.
Several blue tennis courts amid grassy, wooded grounds, seen from above.
Aerial view of a Watkinsville park with baseball fields and a playground.
Oconee County Veterans Memorial plaza with flagpoles, benches, and landscaped grounds.
Watkinsville shopping center with a broad parking lot and Ross, Party City, and Bed Bath & Beyond storefronts.
Aerial view of University 16 cinema, its parking lot, and the highway behind it.
Aerial view of a shopping center with a large parking lot and Ulta and Five Below storefronts.
Outdoor shopping center with Men's Wearhouse and Old Navy storefronts and a broad parking lot.
Historic wooden railway station beside overgrown tracks and a rusted handcar.
Historic-looking cream depot with teal trim and railroad tracks in front
Wooden picnic pavilion with tables in a grassy, wooded park.
Wooded park picnic area with a pavilion and a creek.
A wooden footbridge leads through leafy trees toward a small pavilion.
Wooden pedestrian bridge over a creek beneath leafy trees in a Watkinsville park.
Community recreation area with a fenced dirt court, benches, and a covered shelter.
A wooden footbridge crosses a pond above a rocky waterfall beneath leafy trees.
A wooded creek flows past a low pavilion in a sunny park.
Wooden pedestrian bridge over a creek in a shaded park, leading toward a covered pavilion.
Outdoor Specialty sign beside a weathered vintage pickup truck.
Garden shop entrance beneath a leafy arbor, lined with large planters and flowering baskets.
Garden center with rows of potted plants and flowering baskets beneath a rustic covered storefront.
Plant nursery aisle lined with potted shrubs and flowers beneath an open metal greenhouse frame.
Watkinsville outdoor specialty store with colorful planters, a green awning, and an American flag.
Rustic outdoor specialty shop with a green awning and rows of colorful pots and plants.
Downtown Watkinsville street with storefronts, cars, and a bright yellow autumn tree.
Downtown Watkinsville storefronts with cream brick facades, hanging signs, and autumn foliage.
Small-town shopping district with brick storefronts, awnings, and parked cars.
Watkinsville commercial plaza with signs for Dory’s, Butcher & Vine, and Hearthside Lofts.
White church with pointed arches, red doors, stained-glass windows, and a tall steeple.
White-painted brick School Street Studios entrance with a red door and colorful mosaic panel.

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