Living in Talahi Island, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Talahi Island · Census data 2020–2024
Talahi Island has 961 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $87,292 (13% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $522,200.
Talahi Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Talahi Island at a glance
- Population
- 961
- Median age
- 52.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $87,292State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $522,200State: $303,300
- Homeowners
- 98.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Talahi Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 72% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Talahi Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Talahi Island the median home value is $522,200, 57% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,577 a month in housing costs.
Talahi Island median household income
The median household income in Talahi Island is $87,292 and the income per person is $55,345. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Talahi Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 413
- Owner-occupied
- 98.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.33
Talahi Island demographics
- Population
- 961
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 31.6%
- Households
- 413
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 14.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Talahi Island ›
Education in Talahi Island
46.7% of adults 25 and older in Talahi Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 18.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Talahi Island
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Talahi Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talahi Island | 961 | $87,292 | $522,200 | — |
| Whitemarsh Island | 6,886 | $101,729 | $399,700 | $1,777 |
| Wilmington Island | 13,905 | $93,924 | $404,900 | $1,752 |
| Dutch Island | 1,225 | $160,536 | $568,100 | — |
| Thunderbolt | 2,533 | $75,234 | $334,600 | $1,708 |
| Isle of Hope | 2,053 | $105,478 | $453,900 | — |
| Tybee Island | 3,123 | $120,479 | $611,200 | $1,696 |
| Skidaway Island | 9,315 | $136,156 | $803,700 | $3,501 |
| Daufuskie Island | 619 | $156,090 | $576,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Talahi Island, GA?
The median household income in Talahi Island is $87,292, 13% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Talahi Island?
The median home value in Talahi Island is $522,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
Is Talahi Island, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 72% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Talahi Island?
The median age in Talahi Island is 52.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Talahi Island?
The average commute to work in Talahi Island is 22 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Talahi Island?
The unemployment rate in Talahi Island is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Talahi Island?
46.7% of adults in Talahi Island 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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