At a Glance
Median Income
$74,900
$29,300 per capita
Home Value
$336,500
Zillow: $443,642
Median Rent
$1,752/mo
40.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
222/100K
1,430/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Dacula Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dacula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dacula a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dacula residents earn a median household income of $74,900 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,300. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,735 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dacula is $336,500 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $443,642. Median rent is $1,752/month, with 40.8% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Dacula reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,430/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Dacula hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dacula has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population7,135
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density1,367/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,900
Per Capita$29,300
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$3,796M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026
Housing
A
Home Value$336,500
Rent$1,752
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$443,642
Housing Units2,366
Rent Burden40.8%
Crime
F
Violent222/100K
Property1,430/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,299/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,062 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute39 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations46
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dacula was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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