Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
13%
Dacula
Dacula, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,651
Population
8,040
Renter Mix
19% Rent
Savor tranquility near abundant amenities and attractions
Suburban
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Quiet
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Nestled between Atlanta and Athens, Dacula is a pristine suburb with a distinct small-town vibe. Families flock to Dacula for its top-rated public schools and its convenience to parks, retail centers, and the I-85. Dacula offers residents a quiet, friendly place to come home to with access to an array of natural and metropolitan amenities.
Dacula sits at the center of Georgia’s Innovation Crescent, which contains the University of Georgia in Athens at one end and Emory University, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Georgia Institute for Technology in Atlanta at the other end of the crescent. Beautiful parks abound near Dacula, providing plentiful opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, and more. Shopping destinations like Sugarloaf Mills and the Mall of Georgia are just minutes away from Dacula. The many diverse amenities of Atlanta and Athens are only 45 minutes’ driving distance away as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$83,136
Average: $86,260
Education
1,583
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,109
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dacula has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dacula, GA is $1,650 for one bedroom, $2,044 for two bedrooms, and $2,579 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dacula has decreased by -3.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,650/month
812 Sq Ft
House
$2,724/month
2,443 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dacula, GA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Puckett's Mill Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
780 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
861 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
691 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,188 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,412 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,839 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,498 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dacula Park
- Rabbit Hill Park
- Freeman's Mill Park
- Little Mulberry Park
- Rhodes Jordan Park
Commuter Rail
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.