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Waleska, Georgia is 23 miles NW of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 40 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Cherokee county. The city is part of the Atlanta metro area. The population of Waleska is 616.
In Waleska, about 23% of adults are married.
Waleska has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.
In 2000, Waleska had a median family income of $51,250. Waleska is one of the richer cities in Georgia. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Waleska. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, Waleska is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Waleska political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Waleska, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners.
In Waleska, 75% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Waleska strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Waleska to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
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