Living in Talbotton, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Talbotton · Census data 2020–2024
Talbotton has 665 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $21,635 (72% lower than the Georgia median), the median rent is $1,016/month.
Talbotton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Talbotton at a glance
- Population
- 665
- Median age
- 44.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $21,635State: $77,353
- Median rent
- $1,016/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.8%
- Average commute
- 51 min
Is Talbotton a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 72% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 51 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 48.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Talbotton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Talbotton the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,016 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,477 a month in housing costs.
Talbotton median household income
The median household income in Talbotton is $21,635 and the income per person is $48,782. 48.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Talbotton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 423
- Owner-occupied
- 72.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.4%
- Vacant
- 18%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 1.83
Talbotton demographics
- Population
- 665
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 32.8%
- Households
- 347
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Talbotton ›
Education in Talbotton
3.8% of adults 25 and older in Talbotton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Talbotton
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 51 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66%
Talbotton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbotton | 665 | $21,635 | — | $1,016 |
| Geneva | 101 | $113,438 | $221,900 | — |
| Woodland | 272 | $40,000 | $97,500 | $923 |
| Waverly Hall | 650 | $75,313 | $158,700 | $1,256 |
| Shiloh | 758 | $82,875 | $179,700 | $1,267 |
| Manchester | 3,631 | $51,353 | $135,500 | $1,038 |
| Ellerslie | 1,011 | $107,384 | $313,000 | — |
| Warm Springs | 463 | $58,750 | $180,000 | $918 |
| Sunset Village | 825 | $71,574 | $170,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Talbotton, GA?
The median household income in Talbotton is $21,635, 72% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Talbotton?
The median gross rent in Talbotton is $1,016 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Talbotton, GA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 72% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 51 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 48.3%.
What is the median age in Talbotton?
The median age in Talbotton is 44.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Talbotton?
The average commute to work in Talbotton is 51 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Talbotton?
The unemployment rate in Talbotton is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Talbotton?
3.8% of adults in Talbotton 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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