Waleska, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
767 Population 449/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $18,654 per capita
$362,500 Home Value $482,504 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 42.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 12.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$362,500 home value, $867/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$362,500
29% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$867/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.4%
17% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
153
Median year built: 1959

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$362,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$482,504
Redfin Median Sale
$435,000
Median Sale Price
$435,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

54.4%
Owner-Occupied
45.6%
Renter-Occupied
54%
46%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent: $867/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$435,000
Median Days on Market
128 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$164
Active Inventory
10
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
42.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
37% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
54.4%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$362,500
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$482,504
Redfin Median Sale$435,000
Median Sale Price$435,000
Price Per Sq Ft$164

Rent

Census Median Rent$867
FMR Studio$979
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,023
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,203
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,524
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,775

Market

Days on Market128
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Homes Sold3
Active Inventory10
Price Per Sq Ft$164

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied54.4%
Renter-Occupied45.6%
Homeownership Rate54.4%
Total Housing Units153
Median Year Built1959
Rent Burden42.6%