Tallassee, AL

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.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,056 Population 445/sq mi density
$63,534 Median Income $31,041 per capita
$138,600 Home Value $187,708 Zillow
$857 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
704 Violent Crime/100K 5,752 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,534 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,600 home value, $857/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
704 violent crimes/100K (85% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,534
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $138,600
51% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 704/100K
85% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $857
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Tallassee Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,056
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density445/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 67%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,534
Per Capita$31,041
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$765M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,600
Rent$857
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$187,708

Crime

F
Violent704/100K
Property5,752/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault621/100K
Burglary1,614/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation351 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+91.6%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 78%
Commute22 min
Libraries1

Is Tallassee a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Tallassee has a population of 5,056 with a density of 445 people per square mile. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (67.4%), with 5.4% Hispanic, 25.2% Black.

Population

5,056
Total Population
445
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
11.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.2%
Female 55.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Tallassee vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tallassee vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tallassee is $63,534, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Tallassee vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,534
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,041
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
IRS Avg AGI$45,025

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)310
County GDP$765M

Business (County)

Restaurants24
Healthcare21
Retail46
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,492
57% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Work from Home4.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Tallassee is $138,600, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $857 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $187,708.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,600
51% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$187,708
Median List Price$230,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$230,950
$/Sq Ft$24
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio80.0%
Price Drops27.8%
Inventory18

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$857
26% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,492
57% below US avg
Effective Rate1.08%
In Tallassee, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.3% report depression. 25.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tallassee vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
19% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure38.1%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity25.6%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.5%
Checkup Rate78.8%
Premature Death15,397/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.6/10
Exercise Access38.7%
Healthcare Facilities21
Tallassee has a violent crime rate of 704 per 100,000 residents, 85% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,752 per 100,000 (193% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Tallassee vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent703.5/100K
85% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape82.8/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault620.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,752.1/100K
193% above US avg
Burglary1,613.9/100K
Theft3,765.8/100K
Vehicle Theft372.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Tallassee has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area11.4 sq mi (29.4 km²)
Population Density445/sq mi
Coordinates32.5327°N, 85.8920°W
County FIPS01087
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 56.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 21.5%
D 77.8%

Winner: Democrat by 56.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+91.6%
School Test Score4.40
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density445/sq mi
Total Area11.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities21
Restaurants24
Retail Stores46

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Work from Home4.3%

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