Living in Dalton, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dalton · Census data 2020–2024
Dalton has 34,538 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $63,577 (18% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $222,400, the median rent is $996/month.
Dalton at a glance
- Population
- 34,538
- Median age
- 33.7State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $63,577State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $222,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $996/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 52.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Dalton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Dalton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dalton the median home value is $222,400, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $996 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,378 a month in housing costs.
Dalton median household income
The median household income in Dalton is $63,577 and the income per person is $33,115. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Dalton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,440
- Owner-occupied
- 52.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.6%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.69
Dalton demographics
- Population
- 34,538
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 12,399
- Foreign-born
- 28.9%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dalton ›
Education in Dalton
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Dalton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dalton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Dalton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 34,538 | $63,577 | $222,400 | $996 |
| Tunnel Hill | 939 | $56,536 | $195,600 | $939 |
| Varnell | 2,920 | $86,100 | $229,400 | $1,216 |
| Chatsworth | 4,893 | $69,058 | $205,900 | $821 |
| Eton | 735 | $79,250 | $229,300 | $957 |
| Cohutta | 930 | $75,781 | $225,000 | $858 |
| Ringgold | 3,435 | $42,583 | $243,300 | $956 |
| Resaca | 1,126 | $57,557 | $182,800 | $1,144 |
| Rock Spring | 1,183 | $117,925 | $218,000 | $681 |
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What is the median household income in Dalton, GA?
The median household income in Dalton is $63,577, 18% lower than 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 Dalton?
The median home value in Dalton is $222,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Dalton?
The median gross rent in Dalton is $996 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Dalton, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Dalton?
The median age in Dalton is 33.7 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Dalton?
The average commute to work in Dalton is 18 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dalton?
The unemployment rate in Dalton is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dalton?
24.3% of adults in Dalton 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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