Dahlonega

The sunset over Dahlonega, GA.
An aerial view of waterfront homes in Dahlonega.
An aerial view of waterfront homes in Dahlonega.
Two people boat along a lake in Dahlonega.
A row of homes along a street in Dahlonega.

Dahlonega, GA Area Guide

The spirit of the gold rush is alive in this picturesque North Georgia community

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Dahlonega is a small city in North Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The area surrounding the city was the site of America’s first gold rush, an event that has shaped the community’s identity to this day, inspiring everything from tourist attractions to museums to community events. Gold Rush Days in the fall attracts hundreds of thousands of people from across the region, and the Bear on the Square weekend in April serves as one of the most popular community celebrations among locals. The city is also known as the home of the University of North Georgia, which serves thousands of students and employs hundreds of locals at its campus just south of Downtown.

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An aerial view of waterfront homes in Dahlonega.

Two people boat along a lake in Dahlonega.

A row of homes along a street in Dahlonega.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Dahlonega, GA is $701 for one bedroom, $965 for two bedrooms, and $1,244 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dahlonega has decreased by -11.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$701/month
625 Sq Ft
House
$2,169/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,977/month
1,583 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Dahlonega, GA is 1.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Dahlonega is 10.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,244. You can expect to pay 2.2% less for groceries, 0.5% more for utilities, and 8.4% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dahlonega, GA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

24 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

17 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cottrell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Lumpkin County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • George E. Coleman Sr. Planetarium
  • Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
  • Chestatee Overlook

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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.