At a Glance
Median Income
$113,810
$56,426 per capita
Home Value
$425,900
Zillow: $444,516
Median Rent
$1,644/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
1,041/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.8%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
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 2.1% (42% 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 $444,516. 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 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,041/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population14,139
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,064/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,810
Per Capita$56,426
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$6,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$425,900
Rent$1,644
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$444,516
Housing Units5,320
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property1,041/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary122/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.