Living in Dahlonega, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dahlonega · Census data 2020–2024
Dahlonega has 7,299 residents with a median age of 21.2. The median household income is $77,516 (about the same as the Georgia median), the median home value is $531,100, the median rent is $1,220/month.
Dahlonega at a glance
- Population
- 7,299
- Median age
- 21.2State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $77,516State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $531,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,220/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Dahlonega a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Georgia median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Home values 75% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 35.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Dahlonega
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dahlonega the median home value is $531,100, 60% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,087 a month in housing costs.
Dahlonega median household income
The median household income in Dahlonega is $77,516 and the income per person is $24,013. 35.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Dahlonega: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,990
- Owner-occupied
- 58.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.2%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.55
Dahlonega demographics
- Population
- 7,299
- Median age
- 21.2
- Under 18
- 9.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 1,678
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dahlonega ›
Education in Dahlonega
50% of adults 25 and older in Dahlonega have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 25.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dahlonega
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Dahlonega vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlonega | 7,299 | $77,516 | $531,100 | $1,220 |
| Dawsonville | 4,403 | $90,929 | $362,900 | $1,208 |
| Clermont | 1,243 | $135,500 | $321,500 | $984 |
| Cleveland | 3,534 | $64,450 | $334,000 | $1,099 |
| Yonah | 543 | $52,348 | $213,500 | $1,183 |
| Gainesville | 45,032 | $66,974 | $382,200 | $1,299 |
| Helen | 415 | $86,023 | $416,100 | $773 |
| Sautee-Nacoochee | 605 | $47,185 | — | — |
| Lula | 2,964 | $69,397 | $239,400 | $1,316 |
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What is the median household income in Dahlonega, GA?
The median household income in Dahlonega is $77,516, about the same as the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dahlonega?
The median home value in Dahlonega is $531,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Dahlonega?
The median gross rent in Dahlonega is $1,220 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Dahlonega, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Georgia median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: home values 75% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 35.9%.
What is the median age in Dahlonega?
The median age in Dahlonega is 21.2 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Dahlonega?
The average commute to work in Dahlonega is 21 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dahlonega?
The unemployment rate in Dahlonega is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dahlonega?
50% of adults in Dahlonega have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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