Dade County, Georgia
Among the top 13% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 29% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
- top 3% for violent crime
- top 3% for property crime
- bottom 13% for school quality
Dade County is a county in Georgia with about 16,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for getting around. Standout strengths include violent crime, property crime, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on cost of living and school quality.
Official websitedadecounty-ga.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.6 in4.3 in
muggy 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 24% of US counties
Home Value$158k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$861better than 41% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 46% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.64%better than 71% of US counties
Income Tax5.26%better than 41% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.39%better than 51% of US counties
Unemployment5.5%better than 35% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation57.8 in92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.6 inbetter than 70% of US counties
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 34% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 27% of US counties
Comfortable Days78 daysbetter than 46% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk33.2better than 65% of US counties
School Quality38.6better than 13% of US counties
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Community
Population16,23935th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.560th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1217th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9730th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6687th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.2%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.0%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.6%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 34% of US counties
Walkability5.3/20better than 26% of US counties
Airport Distance101 mibetter than 49% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.1%better than 55% of US counties
Amenities Nearby9.85better than 85% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 73% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dade County an affordable place to live?
- Dade County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 24% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dade County?
- The median home value in Dade County is $158k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dade County?
- Median household income in Dade County is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dade County?
- Median gross rent in Dade County is $861 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Dade County safe?
- Dade County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 97%). Property crime is 0/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dade County?
- Dade County averages 79°F in July and 41°F in January, with 57.8 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dade County?
- Public-school quality in Dade County is below average, scoring better than 13% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Dade County?
- The average one-way commute in Dade County is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)