Dalton, Georgia
Among the top 16% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 52% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 23% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 8% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 47% of US places
- top 5% for commute time
- top 19% for park & nature access
- bottom 12% for violent crime
Dalton is a mid-size city in Georgia with about 34,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, park & nature access, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitecityofdalton-ga.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
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Precipitation 5.1 in4.1 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 62% of US places
Home Value$183k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$866better than 56% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 51% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.81%better than 63% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 41% of US places
Sales Tax7.38%better than 47% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.52%better than 40% of US places
Unemployment3.9%better than 49% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation57.5 in93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.8 inbetter than 75% of US places
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 38% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 19% of US places
Comfortable Days74 daysbetter than 29% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk67.8better than 47% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 29% of US places
School Quality52.5better than 40% of US places
Violent Crime1748/100kbetter than 12% of US places
Property Crime2465/100kbetter than 12% of US places
Community
Population34,35896th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.019th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9953rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4168th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)38.6%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.2%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)51.5%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.0%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 95% of US places
Walkability7.6/20better than 69% of US places
Airport Distance83 mibetter than 47% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.2%better than 46% of US places
Amenities Nearby22.70better than 23% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 81% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dalton an affordable place to live?
- Dalton is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 62% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dalton?
- The median home value in Dalton is $183k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dalton?
- Median household income in Dalton is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dalton?
- Median gross rent in Dalton is $866 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Dalton safe?
- Dalton is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1748/100k (better than 12%). Property crime is 2465/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dalton?
- Dalton averages 80°F in July and 42°F in January, with 57.5 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dalton?
- Public-school quality in Dalton is about average, scoring better than 40% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Dalton?
- The average one-way commute in Dalton is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)