At a Glance
Median Income
$61,236
$31,047 per capita
Home Value
$203,100
Zillow: $239,385
Median Rent
$924/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
3,711/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
70.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Dalton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dalton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dalton 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
Dalton residents earn a median household income of $61,236 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,047. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dalton is $203,100 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,385. Median rent is $924/month, with 27.0% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Dalton reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,711/100K. The murder rate is 9.0/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in Dalton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
70.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dalton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population34,402
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,614/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,236
Per Capita$31,047
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$7,746M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,100
Rent$924
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$239,385
Housing Units13,227
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent269/100K
Property3,711/100K
Murder9.0/100K
Assault173/100K
Burglary607/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,693/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation781 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+70.3%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed287 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Dalton was founded in 1847.
The median home in Dalton was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 287 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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