Living in Dawson, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dawson · Census data 2020–2024
Dawson has 4,247 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $28,533 (63% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $106,200, the median rent is $745/month.
Dawson at a glance
- Population
- 4,247
- Median age
- 38.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $28,533State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $106,200State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $745/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 36.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Dawson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 53.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Dawson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dawson the median home value is $106,200, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $745 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,119 a month in housing costs.
Dawson median household income
The median household income in Dawson is $28,533 and the income per person is $17,531. 53.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Dawson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,112
- Owner-occupied
- 36.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 63.4%
- Vacant
- 25.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.66
Dawson demographics
- Population
- 4,247
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 1,570
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dawson ›
Education in Dawson
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Dawson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dawson
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 56.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
Dawson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson | 4,247 | $28,533 | $106,200 | $745 |
| Bronwood | 338 | $45,625 | $76,000 | $708 |
| Sasser | 327 | $29,290 | $108,200 | $617 |
| Shellman | 974 | $28,859 | $96,100 | $818 |
| Leesburg | 3,542 | $79,460 | $199,200 | $1,055 |
| Plains | 750 | $38,294 | $254,900 | $750 |
| Morgan | 1,902 | $46,250 | $90,200 | $698 |
| Webster County unified government | 2,381 | $46,792 | $82,600 | $658 |
| Leary | 264 | $25,750 | $53,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Dawson, GA?
The median household income in Dawson is $28,533, 63% 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 Dawson?
The median home value in Dawson is $106,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Dawson?
The median gross rent in Dawson is $745 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Dawson, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 53.8%.
What is the median age in Dawson?
The median age in Dawson is 38.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Dawson?
The average commute to work in Dawson is 23 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dawson?
The unemployment rate in Dawson is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dawson?
11.7% of adults in Dawson 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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