Atlanta metro, GA relocation guide
Moving to Waleska, GA
$561,850Median listing price
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About Waleska
Waleska is a small city in northwestern Cherokee County, Georgia — a rural college town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The population was 921 in the 2020 census (up 43% from 644 in 2010).
Home prices in Waleska
The median listing price in Waleska is $561,850.
Top places in Waleska
- Reinhardt University — Historic private liberal arts campus with well-kept green pathways; the town's cultural and economic center.
- Lake Arrowhead — Large gated lake community just outside town, cited by local Realtors as one of the area's biggest draws.
- Historic Cline Home — Preserved historic residence in Waleska.
- Waleska Park — Local park with playgrounds, picnic areas, and walking trails.
- Blue Ridge Mountain views — Scenic vistas from the rolling hills around town.
Commuting from Waleska
- Waleska sits about 45 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta (per Homes.com's city guide). The usual route is SR-140 southeast to Canton, then I-575 South to I-75 South. Expect roughly a 70–90 minute drive — one of the longest commutes in the northwest suburbs, suited to hybrid or remote workers. SR-108 connects southwest to Cartersville (23 miles).
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- What is the housing market like in Waleska, GA?
The median listing price in Waleska is $561,850. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Waleska, GA?
Waleska sits about 45 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta (per Homes.com's city guide). The usual route is SR-140 southeast to Canton, then I-575 South to I-75 South. Expect roughly a 70–90 minute drive — one of the longest commutes in the northwest suburbs, suited to hybrid or remote workers. SR-108 connects southwest to Cartersville (23 miles).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.