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Dalton, GA — ZIP 30721

Population: 53,060 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 30721 (Dalton, GA) is $234,039 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $251,000 after a median 100.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,554/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$234,039

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

100.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$234,039
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+36.4%
10-year appreciation
+113.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$236,016
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$251,000
Median list price
$249,000
Median price per sqft
$142
1-year sale-price change
+2.5%
Median days on market
100.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
171
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
91 days
New listings (monthly)
40

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,554/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$859/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,074/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,235/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,605/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,852/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
4
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
Department of Juvenile Justice, Dalton Public Schools, Whitfield County
Schools include
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center, Roan Elementary School, Park Creek Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School, Dalton Jr. High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, tornado, earthquake, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,445
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,546

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (24 mi)
National parks include
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Russell Cave National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Dalton Municipal Airport (DNN) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, ADVENTHEALTH MURRAY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+107 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
24.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,212
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
64.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
51,929
Average weekly wage
$1,007
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
374

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 30721State medianUS median
Median home value$234,039$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$251,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market101 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,554/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,212$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 30721?
$234,039.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 30721?
$251,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 30721?
Median days on market: 100.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30721?
Typical rent: $1,554/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30721?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, tornado, earthquake, hail.
Is ZIP 30721 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30721?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30721?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30721?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 30721?
21 schools (11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 30721 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30721?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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