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Waleska, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
767
Population
449/sq mi density
$52,500
Median Income
$18,654 per capita
$362,500
Home Value
$471,818 Zillow
$867
Median Rent
42.6% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
143
Violent Crime/100K
2,074 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 6.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$362,500 home value, $867/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
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)
$471,818
Median Sale Price
$435,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.4%
Owner-Occupied
45.6%
Renter-Occupied
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 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) | $471,818 |
| 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 Market | 128 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 10 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $164 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 153 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 42.6% |