What are the schools like in Waleska, GA?

Waleska is served primarily by Cherokee County. The district operates 23 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Waleska?

The median household income in Waleska, GA is $50,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.6%.

What is the weather like in Waleska, GA?

Waleska has an average high temperature of 47.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

Waleska, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Waleska, GA affordable or expensive?

Waleska's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Waleska is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $295,800 and the median rent is $860 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Waleska, GA?

Waleska has a violent crime rate of 103.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 704.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Waleska, GA a Good Place to Live?

Waleska is a small town of 764 in Georgia, with a median household income of $50,000 and a 13.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Waleska stands out for solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Waleska is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Waleska 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: 100.9

Waleska's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Waleska costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Waleska, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$295,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$860	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Waleska's violent crime rate is 103.6 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

103.6 /100k

Property Crime

704.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Waleska is served primarily by Cherokee County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Waleska, GA	National Avg
School District	Cherokee County	—
Elementary Schools	23	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waleska sees average highs of 47.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 53.9 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Waleska, GA
Average High — January	47.5°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	53.9"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Waleska, GA	National Avg
Population	764	—
Median Age	21.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	3.7%	6.3%
Under 18	9.8%	22.2%
65 and over	8.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Canton, GA 6 mi Ball Ground, GA 11 mi Holly Springs, GA 11 mi Nelson, GA 11 mi White, GA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Waleska

Waleska, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30183

Waleska vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waleska, GA affordable or expensive?

Waleska's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Waleska roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $295,800 and median rent is $860/month.

What is the crime rate in Waleska, GA?

Waleska's violent crime rate is 103.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 704.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waleska?

Public schools in Waleska are operated by Cherokee County. The district has 23 elementary, 7 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Waleska, GA a good place to live?

Waleska, GA has a population of 764, a median household income of $50,000, and an unemployment rate of 13.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Waleska?

Waleska averages 47.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.9 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Waleska?

Waleska, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30183.

What is the population of Waleska?

The population of Waleska, Georgia is 764 with a median age of 21.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waleska?

Key numbers for living in Waleska: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $295,800, median household income $50,000, 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 Waleska side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.