Living in Waleska, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waleska · Census data 2020–2024
Waleska has 808 residents with a median age of 21.4. The median household income is $56,250 (27% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $483,300, the median rent is $879/month.
Waleska is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waleska at a glance
- Population
- 808
- Median age
- 21.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $56,250State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $483,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $879/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 46.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Waleska a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Georgia median; home values 59% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Waleska
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waleska the median home value is $483,300, 45% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $879 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,589 a month in housing costs.
Waleska median household income
The median household income in Waleska is $56,250 and the income per person is $16,978. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Waleska: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 150
- Owner-occupied
- 46.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.7%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.19
Waleska demographics
- Population
- 808
- Median age
- 21.4
- Under 18
- 9.8%
- 65 and older
- 8.3%
- Households
- 147
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waleska ›
Education in Waleska
25.8% of adults 25 and older in Waleska have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waleska
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 55.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 21.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83%
Waleska vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waleska | 808 | $56,250 | $483,300 | $879 |
| Canton | 35,741 | $80,091 | $407,800 | $1,680 |
| Ball Ground | 2,856 | $117,829 | $366,300 | $1,344 |
| Holly Springs | 18,627 | $113,992 | $448,400 | $1,850 |
| Nelson | 1,166 | $89,375 | $255,000 | $998 |
| White | 953 | $79,286 | $173,200 | $891 |
| Jasper | 4,630 | $52,442 | $282,500 | $1,122 |
| Fairmount | 1,279 | $63,056 | $135,200 | $1,090 |
| Woodstock | 37,381 | $103,496 | $436,500 | $1,821 |
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What is the median household income in Waleska, GA?
The median household income in Waleska is $56,250, 27% 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 Waleska?
The median home value in Waleska is $483,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Waleska?
The median gross rent in Waleska is $879 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Waleska, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Georgia median; home values 59% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Waleska?
The median age in Waleska is 21.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Waleska?
The average commute to work in Waleska is 17 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waleska?
The unemployment rate in Waleska is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waleska?
25.8% of adults in Waleska 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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