Georgia
Braselton is a small city in Georgia with a population of 14,139. Residents earn $113,810 per year, which is 51% above the national average.
Based on current data, Braselton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Braselton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Braselton is $113,810, which is significantly higher than the national average — 51% above $75,149. This places Braselton among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Braselton is $425,900, making it a premium housing market at 51% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,644 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Braselton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 111 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,351 per 100,000, 31% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Braselton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 91.4% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.6% |
| 36% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $113,810 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,426 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $970 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,495 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,142 |
| County GDP | $6,518M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 116 |
| Retail | 262 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,380 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.03% |
| Commute Time | 33.5 min |
| Work from Home | 21.4% |
| Census Median | $425,900 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $444,516 |
| Median List Price | $519,450 |
| Median List Price | $519,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $182 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 17.0% |
| Inventory | 106 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,644 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,387 |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,380 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.03% |
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,049/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 116 |
| Total Violent | 110.5/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 49.1/100K |
| Robbery | 36.9/100K |
| Assault | 24.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,351.0/100K |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 257.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,044.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 49.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.4 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 867 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,064/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1076°N, 83.8129°W |
| County FIPS | 13157 |
Winner: Republican by 55.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.8% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,064/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 116 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 262 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 33.5 min |
| Work from Home | 21.4% |