At a Glance
Median Income
$66,094
$35,909 per capita
Home Value
$104,500
Zillow: $340,242
Median Rent
$738/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
13.7% smoking rate
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
3.4 / 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 $66,094 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,909. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dalton is $104,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,242. Median rent is $738/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
7.5% of adults in Dalton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dalton has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population266
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,108/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,094
Per Capita$35,909
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,500
Rent$738
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$340,242
Housing Units159
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,370 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Dalton was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Hector International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.