Tallulah Falls is a small town of 236 in Georgia, with a median household income of $48,750
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tallulah Falls stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tallulah Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tallulah Falls city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.0
Tallulah Falls's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tallulah Falls costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tallulah Falls, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$164,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$753
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tallulah Falls's violent crime rate is 97.1 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
97.1 /100k
Property Crime
745.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tallulah Falls is served primarily by Habersham County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tallulah Falls, GA
National Avg
School District
Habersham County
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tallulah Falls sees average highs of 50.2°F in January
and 85.1°F in July,
with 63.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.8 inches of snow per year.
Tallulah Falls's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tallulah Falls roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $164,300 and median rent is $753/month.
Tallulah Falls's violent crime rate is 97.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 745.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tallulah Falls are operated by Habersham County.
The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tallulah Falls, GA has a population of 236, a median household income of $48,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Tallulah Falls averages 50.2°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.7 inches
with about 2.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tallulah Falls, GA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 30523, 30552, 30573.
The population of Tallulah Falls, Georgia is 236 with a median age of 18.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tallulah Falls: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $164,300, median household income $48,750, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tallulah Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.