Living in Tallassee, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tallassee · Census data 2020–2024
Tallassee has 5,134 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $66,752 (4% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $144,600, the median rent is $964/month.
Tallassee at a glance
- Population
- 5,134
- Median age
- 37.1State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $66,752State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $144,600State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $964/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 58.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Tallassee a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Alabama median; home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Unemployment of 8.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Tallassee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tallassee the median home value is $144,600, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $964 per month, which is 14.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,158 a month in housing costs.
Tallassee median household income
The median household income in Tallassee is $66,752 and the income per person is $35,623. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Tallassee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,265
- Owner-occupied
- 58.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.7%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.49
Tallassee demographics
- Population
- 5,134
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 2,024
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tallassee ›
Education in Tallassee
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Tallassee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tallassee
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Tallassee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallassee | 5,134 | $66,752 | $144,600 | $964 |
| Reeltown | 980 | $83,523 | $114,200 | — |
| Franklin | 981 | $85,817 | $77,900 | $746 |
| Shorter | 404 | $48,125 | $98,600 | — |
| Eclectic | 1,141 | $49,904 | $161,800 | $699 |
| Notasulga | 1,050 | $42,411 | $137,500 | $698 |
| Emerald Mountain | 3,535 | $123,347 | $321,300 | — |
| Tuskegee | 8,938 | $38,000 | $104,800 | $757 |
| Redland | 4,982 | $130,278 | $317,100 | $909 |
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What is the median household income in Tallassee, AL?
The median household income in Tallassee is $66,752, 4% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Tallassee?
The median home value in Tallassee is $144,600, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Tallassee?
The median gross rent in Tallassee is $964 per month, about 14.1% of household income.
Is Tallassee, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Alabama median; home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: unemployment of 8.1%.
What is the median age in Tallassee?
The median age in Tallassee is 37.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Tallassee?
The average commute to work in Tallassee is 24 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tallassee?
The unemployment rate in Tallassee is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tallassee?
12.6% of adults in Tallassee have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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