Living in Talking Rock, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Talking Rock · Census data 2020–2024
Talking Rock has 274 residents with a median age of 56.6. The median household income is $250,001 (223% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $572,200.
Talking Rock is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Talking Rock at a glance
- Population
- 274
- Median age
- 56.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $572,200State: $303,300
- Homeowners
- 98.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.6%
- Average commute
- 56 min
Is Talking Rock a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 223% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 89% higher than the state median; an average commute of 56 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Talking Rock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Talking Rock the median home value is $572,200, 72% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,703 a month in housing costs.
Talking Rock median household income
The median household income in Talking Rock is $250,001 and the income per person is $95,181. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Talking Rock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 124
- Owner-occupied
- 98.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.7%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2021
- Average household size
- 2.38
Talking Rock demographics
- Population
- 274
- Median age
- 56.6
- Under 18
- 9.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 115
- Foreign-born
- 25.9%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Talking Rock ›
Education in Talking Rock
34.6% of adults 25 and older in Talking Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 30.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Talking Rock
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 56 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Talking Rock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talking Rock | 274 | $250,001 | $572,200 | — |
| Jasper | 4,630 | $52,442 | $282,500 | $1,122 |
| East Ellijay | 488 | $29,125 | $208,300 | $663 |
| Ellijay | 1,927 | $48,136 | $349,100 | $791 |
| Ranger | 134 | $68,854 | $170,000 | $1,087 |
| Nelson | 1,166 | $89,375 | $255,000 | $998 |
| Fairmount | 1,279 | $63,056 | $135,200 | $1,090 |
| Ball Ground | 2,856 | $117,829 | $366,300 | $1,344 |
| Waleska | 808 | $56,250 | $483,300 | $879 |
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What is the median household income in Talking Rock, GA?
The median household income in Talking Rock is $250,001, 223% 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 Talking Rock?
The median home value in Talking Rock is $572,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
Is Talking Rock, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 223% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 89% higher than the state median; an average commute of 56 minutes.
What is the median age in Talking Rock?
The median age in Talking Rock is 56.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Talking Rock?
The average commute to work in Talking Rock is 56 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Talking Rock?
The unemployment rate in Talking Rock is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Talking Rock?
34.6% of adults in Talking Rock 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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