At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$18,654 per capita
Home Value
$362,500
Zillow: $482,504
Median Rent
$867/mo
42.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
14.1% smoking rate
How Waleska Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waleska's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waleska a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waleska residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,654. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,029 business establishments, including 455 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waleska is $362,500 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $482,504. Median rent is $867/month, with 42.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
28.2% of adults in Waleska hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waleska has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population767
Median Age21.3 yrs
Density449/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$18,654
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$13,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
C+
Home Value$362,500
Rent$867
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$482,504
Housing Units153
Rent Burden42.6%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,753/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation1,095 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Waleska was built in 1959.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 455 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.