Dallas

Approximately 38 miles from Downtown, Dallas is an exurb of Atlanta.
Dallas' Silver Comet Trail's paved paths makes it suitable for walking, biking, and rollerblading.
High Shoals Falls is a hot spot for Dallas residents to enjoy the cool, flowing waters.
Dallas offers new traditional craftsman-style homes in curved road subdivisions.
The serene flow of water from the Dallas Fountains offers soothing sounds and pretty views.

Dallas, GA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,287

Population

15,112

Renter Mix

47% Rent

Enjoy Dallas’ supportive community and welcoming atmosphere

Suburban Affordable Community

A quaint suburb of Atlanta along U.S. Highway 278, Dallas is a charming small town filled with tree-lined streets and picturesque homes. A suburb with good schools and amenities, Dallas is ideal for renters looking for affordable rentals and a close-knit community. Dallas City Park is a popular hangout in town, and it even offers its own well-kept dog park. Residents enjoy biking and jogging along the Tara Drummond Trail near Veterans Memorial Park. The city of Dallas sits just 30 miles northwest of Atlanta, and provides easy access to nearby cities like Marietta, Kennesaw, and Acworth, all toting charming downtown districts enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.

Explore the City

High Shoals Falls is a hot spot for Dallas residents to enjoy the cool, flowing waters.

Dallas offers new traditional craftsman-style homes in curved road subdivisions.

The serene flow of water from the Dallas Fountains offers soothing sounds and pretty views.

The Dallas Theater, originally a movie theater, once called the “Strand Theatre" built in 1927.

The historic town square in Dallas rests below the clock tower of the Old Paulding Courthouse.

The Silver Comet Trail is named for the passenger train that traversed the same route.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$65,575

Average: $76,545

Education

2,310

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

7,259

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

36 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

14%

Housing Distribution

Dallas has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dallas, GA is $1,286 for one bedroom, $1,503 for two bedrooms, and $1,894 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dallas has decreased by -6.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,286/month
793 Sq Ft
House
$2,178/month
1,936 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,350/month
800 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Burnt Hickory Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,044 Students

Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad

Public

Grades PK-5

1,439 Students

Roland W. Russom Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

936 Students

Nebo Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

721 Students

C. A. Roberts Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

677 Students

Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,536 Students

Lena Mae Moses Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

907 Students

East Paulding Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

858 Students

South Paulding Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

481 Students

Herschel Jones Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

807 Students

North Paulding High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,986 Students

Paulding County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,005 Students

East Paulding High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,905 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Picketts Mill Battlefield Historical Site

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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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.