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Dalton, GA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Dalton.

Population: 80,309 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dalton, GA is $250,839 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $287,439 after a median 78 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,555/month. 28 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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$250,839

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$250,839
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+12.9%
5-year appreciation
+33.9%
10-year appreciation
+106.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$253,371
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
$287,439
Median list price
$306,975
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
-2.5%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
299
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
97 days
New listings (monthly)
69

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,555/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
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
28
Elementary schools
16
Middle schools
5
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
Dalton Public Schools, Whitfield County, Department of Juvenile Justice
Schools include
Brookwood Elementary School, Dalton High School, Westwood Elementary School, City Park Elementary School, Dug Gap Elementary 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 (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
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
Nearest Superfund site
Mathis Brothers Landfill (South Marble Top Road) (21.9 mi)
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
57.7 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
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,020
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,084

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (22 mi)
National parks include
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Russell Cave National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
45
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)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 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
1,986
Housing built before 1970
27.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,535
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
69.3%

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

DaltonState medianUS median
Median home value$250,839$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$287,439$305,450$325,000
Median days on market78 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,555/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,535$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 Dalton, GA?
$250,839.
What is the median sale price in Dalton, GA?
$287,439.
How long do homes take to sell in Dalton, GA?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in Dalton, GA?
Typical rent: $1,555/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dalton, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, tornado, earthquake, hail.
Is Dalton, GA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Dalton, GA?
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 Dalton, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dalton, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Dalton, GA?
28 schools (16 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dalton, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Dalton, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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