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Dawson, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Terrell County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
4,292
Population
1,145/sq mi density
$29,046
Median Income
$17,771 per capita
$94,800
Home Value
$82,205 Zillow
$728
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
1,022
Violent Crime/100K
5,531 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$29,046 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$94,800 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,022 violent crimes/100K (169% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$94,800
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$728/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
31.9%
51% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,054
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$94,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$82,205
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
31.9%
Owner-Occupied
68.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,585/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,660/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,820/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,182/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,605/mo
Census median rent:
$728/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
31.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $94,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $82,205 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $728 |
| FMR Studio | $1,585 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,660 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,820 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,182 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,605 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 31.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 31.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,054 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |