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Waleska, GA
City in Cherokee County, Georgia.
Population
808
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
473
ZIP codes
0
Waleska and its ZIP codes
Waleska at a glance
- Waleska is about 2.5 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,250 a year, 27% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $483,300 (59% above Georgia) and median rent is $879 a month.
Local data for Waleska, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waleska, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,250
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$483,300
Median rent
$879/mo
Homeownership
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.8%
Median age
21.4
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (125), Irish Americans (82), German Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Waleska.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,610
73,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,826
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $6,271 per person
How people get to work
Waleska, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.9%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked21.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waleska, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
723
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
212
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 31°F
58.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waleska, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.0%
U.S. 33.3% -8.3 pts
Diabetes
4.6%
U.S. 12.1% -7.5 pts
Smoking
7.7%
U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Waleska
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CantonCity | 6.2 mi | 18.6 |
| JasperCity | 11 mi | 8.6 |
| Holly SpringsCity | 11 mi | 7.3 |
| NelsonCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Ball GroundCity | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| WhiteCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| FairmountCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| WoodstockCity | 14 mi | 13 |
| Talking RockTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| RangerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| CartersvilleCity | 16 mi | 28.7 |
| EmersonCity | 18 mi | 8.7 |
| Mountain ParkCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| MiltonCity | 19 mi | 38.6 |
| AcworthCity | 19 mi | 9.1 |
| Kennesaw State UniversityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waleska, GA in?
- Waleska is in Cherokee County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Waleska, GA?
- About 808 people live in Waleska, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waleska?
- Nearby places include Canton (6.2 mi), Jasper (11 mi), Holly Springs (11 mi), Nelson (11 mi), Ball Ground (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023