At a Glance
Median Income
$63,534
$31,041 per capita
Home Value
$138,600
Zillow: $196,328
Median Rent
$857/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,076/100K
6,411/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
15.4% smoking rate
How Tallassee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tallassee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tallassee a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tallassee residents earn a median household income of $63,534 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,041. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tallassee is $138,600 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,328. Median rent is $857/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Tallassee reports 1,076 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 183% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,411/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Tallassee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tallassee has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,056
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density445/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,534
Per Capita$31,041
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$765M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,600
Rent$857
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$196,328
Housing Units2,318
Rent Burden17.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,076/100K
Property6,411/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death15,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.0 in/yr
Elevation351 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score3.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 78%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Tallassee was founded in 1835.
The median home in Tallassee was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.