At a Glance
Median Income
$110,573
$57,181 per capita
Home Value
$508,400
Zillow: $577,755
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
9.7% smoking rate
How Talahi Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Talahi Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Talahi Island a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Talahi Island residents earn a median household income of $110,573 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,181. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,748 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Talahi Island is $508,400 , 80% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $577,755. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
47.0% of adults in Talahi Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Talahi Island has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,028
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density797/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans16.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,573
Per Capita$57,181
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$12,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A
Home Value$508,400
Rent
Ownership96.6%
Zillow$577,755
Housing Units507
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation13 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Talahi Island was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.