Alabama · Metropolitan Area
Tallassee is a small city in Alabama with a population of 5,056. Residents earn $63,534 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tallassee receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Tallassee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tallassee is $63,534, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Tallassee is $138,600, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $857 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 704 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,752 per 100,000, 193% above the national average.
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Tallassee enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,534 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,041 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,095 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $45,025 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $765M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,492 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.08% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $138,600 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $187,708 |
| Median List Price | $230,950 |
| Median List Price | $230,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $24 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 80.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.8% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $857 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,492 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.08% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 15,397/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 38.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Total Violent | 703.5/100K |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 82.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 620.7/100K |
| Total Property | 5,752.1/100K |
| 193% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,613.9/100K |
| Theft | 3,765.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 372.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5327°N, 85.8920°W |
| County FIPS | 01087 |
Winner: Democrat by 56.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 445/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |