At a Glance
Median Income
$60,938
$35,507 per capita
Home Value
$179,800
Zillow: $306,290
Median Rent
$827/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.3% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dalton residents earn a median household income of $60,938 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,507. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,024 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dalton is $179,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,290. Median rent is $827/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
29.9% of adults in Dalton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dalton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,748
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,047/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$35,507
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$8,952M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,800
Rent$827
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$306,290
Housing Units763
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,918/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.9 in/yr
Elevation1,185 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Dalton was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.