Living in Talmo, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Talmo · Census data 2020–2024
Talmo has 369 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $75,000 (3% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $300,000, the median rent is $975/month.
Talmo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Talmo at a glance
- Population
- 369
- Median age
- 39.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $75,000State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $300,000State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $975/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Talmo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Georgia median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Talmo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Talmo the median home value is $300,000, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,200 a month in housing costs.
Talmo median household income
The median household income in Talmo is $75,000 and the income per person is $43,625. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Talmo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 137
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.02
Talmo demographics
- Population
- 369
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 122
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Talmo ›
Education in Talmo
20.2% of adults 25 and older in Talmo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Talmo
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Talmo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talmo | 369 | $75,000 | $300,000 | $975 |
| Pendergrass | 3,435 | $90,341 | $329,700 | $1,636 |
| Hoschton | 4,534 | $97,083 | $386,300 | $1,147 |
| Jefferson | 14,990 | $109,828 | $377,300 | $1,074 |
| Braselton | 15,178 | $120,984 | $459,400 | $2,082 |
| Gainesville | 45,032 | $66,974 | $382,200 | $1,299 |
| Oakwood | 5,862 | $67,917 | $306,700 | $1,560 |
| Gillsville | 454 | $98,333 | $268,000 | $2,191 |
| Maysville | 2,086 | $61,495 | $253,400 | $1,284 |
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What is the median household income in Talmo, GA?
The median household income in Talmo is $75,000, 3% lower 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 Talmo?
The median home value in Talmo is $300,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Talmo?
The median gross rent in Talmo is $975 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Talmo, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 12.7%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Georgia median.
What is the median age in Talmo?
The median age in Talmo is 39.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Talmo?
The average commute to work in Talmo is 21 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Talmo?
The unemployment rate in Talmo is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Talmo?
20.2% of adults in Talmo 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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