Braselton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jackson County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
14,139 Population 1,064/sq mi density
$113,810 Median Income $56,426 per capita
$425,900 Home Value $439,809 Zillow
$1,644 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
123 Violent Crime/100K 665 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$113,810 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$425,900 home value, $1,644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Braselton, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$113,810
51% above
$56,426 per capita
Home Value
$425,900
51% above
Zillow: $439,809
Median Rent
$1,644/mo
41% above
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
68% below
665/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.8%
42% above
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Braselton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Braselton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
151%
Home Value
151%
Rent
141%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
142%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Braselton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Braselton residents earn a median household income of $113,810 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,426. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Braselton is $425,900 , 51% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,809. Median rent is $1,644/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2009.

Safety & Crime

Braselton reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 665/100K.

Education

47.8% of adults in Braselton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% above the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Braselton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,139
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,064/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$113,810
Per Capita$56,426
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$6,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$425,900
Rent$1,644
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$439,809
Housing Units5,320
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent123/100K
Property665/100K

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation867 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.8%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute34 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Braselton was founded in 1884.
The median home in Braselton was built in 2009.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.