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Dahlonega, GA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Dahlonega.

Population: 29,327 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dahlonega, GA is $390,720 — up 0.9% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,894/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.6% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$390,720

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$390,720
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.2%
10-year appreciation
+107.5%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$391,029
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
171
Days to pending
65 days
New listings (monthly)
38

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,894/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,090/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,140/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,090/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)
94.4 (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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Lumpkin County Middle School, Lumpkin County Elementary School, Long Branch Elementary School, Lumpkin County High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
95.7%
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)

Annual precipitation
63.4 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (41 mi)
National parks include
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER LUMPKIN, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+166 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
8.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,866
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
74.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,905
Average weekly wage
$825
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
277

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

How it compares

DahlonegaState medianUS median
Median home value$390,720$259,559$289,727
Typical rent$1,894/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,866$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 Dahlonega, GA?
$390,720.
What is typical rent in Dahlonega, GA?
Typical rent: $1,894/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dahlonega, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Dahlonega, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dahlonega, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dahlonega, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Dahlonega, GA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Dahlonega, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 94.4 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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