Dahlonega, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Lumpkin County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
7,194 Population 810/sq mi density
$74,500 Median Income $23,558 per capita
$409,100 Home Value $384,773 Zillow
$1,290 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$74,500 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$409,100 home value, $1,290/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Dahlonega, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,500
1% below
$23,558 per capita
Home Value
$409,100
45% above
Zillow: $384,773
Median Rent
$1,290/mo
11% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
47% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Dahlonega Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
99%
Home Value
145%
Rent
111%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
147%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dahlonega a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dahlonega residents earn a median household income of $74,500 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,558. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 711 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dahlonega is $409,100 , 45% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,773. Median rent is $1,290/month, with 51.0% 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 1999.

Education

49.4% of adults in Dahlonega hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dahlonega has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,194
Median Age21.7 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$23,558
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$1,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

B+
Home Value$409,100
Rent$1,290
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$384,773
Housing Units2,379
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,956/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain63.7 in/yr
Elevation1,396 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.4%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+22.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Dahlonega was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.