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    Welcome to Storage Rentals of America in Watkinsville, Georgia. We are your go-to storage facility catering to the needs of Watkinsville residents and University of Georgia attendees. Our facility offers a reliable solution for all your storage requirements.

    We prioritize the safety and security of your belongings. Our fully fenced facility, well-lit areas, advanced camera systems, and gated entry ensure round-the-clock protection for your stored items. Our climate-controlled units ensure that your sensitive items remain protected from extreme temperatures and humidity, while our easily accessible drive-up units simplify the loading and unloading process. Whether you need storage for vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, boats, or RVs, we provide a secure space to accommodate your needs.

    Flexibility is important. With our flexible month-to-month leases, you can store your belongings for as long as you like without being tied to any long-term commitments. Our dedicated customer service team operates 7 days a week, providing friendly and knowledgeable assistance, guiding you through the rental process, and helping you choose the ideal storage unit size.

    Planning a move soon? Alongside our storage units, we offer a range of moving and packing supplies, including boxes, tape, and protective materials like bubble wrap, ensuring we're your one-stop destination for all your storage needs. Whether you're a resident or a University of Georgia student, stop by and experience the Storage Rentals of America difference.

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    Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Watkinsville.

    About Watkinsville, GA

    Watkinsville is the county seat of Oconee County. The 2020 Census counted 2,896 people living there. It is part of the Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city limits form a circular shape with a crisscross of State Highways 15 and 24 passing through the center of the town.

    The town was named after Colonel Robert Watkins in 1791. At that time, the town was on the edge of the dangerous western frontier of the new United States. Methodists built a church and settled in the area. The town was officially incorporated by the Georgia General Assembly in 1815.

    Watkinsville was originally in Clarke County. Then, in 1875, the Georgia General Assembly created Oconee County out of the southwestern part of Clarke County.

    The area is known for its legendary oak tree in nearby Athens, GA. For bragging rights and a conversation starter, visit The Tree That Owns Itself, which is a historical site at the edge of downtown Athens, a few miles from Watkinsville. Legend says the white oak tree owns itself and eight feet of surrounding land. Colonel William Jackson deeded the tree the ownership rights in 1890, and no one has disputed the deed since.

    What to do in Watkinsville, GA

    Watkinsville has lots of things that are fun and interesting to do:

    • Features: The Wire Park shopping center is an up-scale renovation of the old Southwire manufacturing plant. It is on 60 acres. It has shops, restaurants, live music, creative workspaces, residential homes, and condominiums. It is surrounded by woodlands.
    • Parks: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is outstanding. It is a short drive on Whitehall Road northeast of the town.
    • Museums: Museums to visit are the Georgia Museum of Art, the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, and the Lyndon House Arts Center. For pottery and glassworks, visit the Chapelle Gallery.
    • Destination: Harris Shoals Park is on the northwestern side of the town. It has sports fields, picnic areas, places to play horseshoes, and hiking trails. It is family- and kid-friendly. Dogs on a leash are allowed. Admission is free.

    Working in Watkinsville, GA

    The Watkinsville local economy depends on healthcare, education, retail, and professional services. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is very good. The median household income is $71,667 per year, which is a bit higher than the American average of $69,021. The economy is growing much faster than the national average. Watkinsville's predicted job growth rate for the next decade is 55%, compared to the national rate of 33.5%. For those driving to work, the mean commute time is 19.7 minutes.

    The industries offering the most jobs are education (23.6%), healthcare (8.9%), administration (7.7%), professional services (6.1%), construction (5.2%), hospitality (4.3%), and finance/insurance (4.0%).

    Watkinsville, GA Neighborhoods

    There are six nice neighborhoods to consider in Watkinsville. The highest-priced homes are in Northwest Woods / Brookwood Estates. The southeast and northwest areas of the town are both nice. The city center around Thornwood / Daniell Pl at Stonebridge has the lowest-priced homes in the area. Still, the median price there is pretty high at $376,457.

    Here are the top four neighborhoods:

    • Northwest Woods / Brookwood Estates: This neighborhood has lovely small lakes throughout. The median real estate price is $546,502. It is more expensive than 64.3% of the rest of Georgia. Most homes are owner-occupied. The houses are medium-to-large single-family homes with three to six bedrooms. Rental homes are available for $1,787 per month. The vacancy rate is 4.7%, making it tough to find a place to rent.
    • Barnetts Bluff / Elder: This nice neighborhood is southeast of the town center. The median real estate price is $482,996. Apartments and single-family homes are available to rent for around $1,641 per month. The vacancy rate is 8.7%, so finding a rental unit is a little easier.
    • Rowan Oak / Laurel Shoals: This nice area is to the northwest of the town. The median real estate price is $465,568. Rental homes are available for an average rent of $3,617 per month. The vacancy rate is modest at 8.5%, making finding a place to rent challenging but possible.
    • Ryland Hills / The Briars: This neighborhood's median real estate price is $456,834. It has a mixture of homes and small apartment buildings. The average rent is $2,096 per month.

    Watkinsville, GA School District

    The public school district serving this town is Oconee County Schools. The school district spends around $11,271 annually per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15 to one.

    There are two private schools in Watkinsville: the Westminster Christian Academy (PK to 12th) and the Mars Hill Christian Academy (PK to K).

    There are no colleges or universities in Watkinsville. The nearest public four-year school is the University of Georgia in Athens, only six miles away. There are 13 other colleges within a 50-mile radius.

    Moving to Watkinsville, GA Resource Guide

    Watkinsville has an elected mayor and a five-person city council.

    The Watkinsville Parks Department is responsible for the Harris Shoals Park and other public parks. They manage the facilities and events such as the Christmas Festivities, Downtown Watkinsville, Farmer’s Market, Greenspace, Rocket Field, and Watkinsville Woods.

    Watkinsville, GA Housing

    The median home price in Watkinsville is $575,000, trending flat year-over-year. It is a balanced market with enough homes listed for sale to match the number of interested buyers.

    The cost of living in Watkinsville is high. It is 8% higher than other Georgian cities and only 1% lower than the national average of the United States.