Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
14%
Dallas, GA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,288
Population
15,112
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Enjoy Dallas’ supportive community and welcoming atmosphere
Suburban
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Affordable
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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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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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Dallas, GA is $1,288 for one bedroom, $1,519 for two bedrooms, and $1,912 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dallas has decreased by -6.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,288/month
793 Sq Ft
House
$2,191/month
1,872 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,323/month
1,000 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dallas, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad
Public
Grades PK-5
1,306 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
936 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
615 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,339 Students
Roland W. Russom Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
955 Students
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
821 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
593 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
996 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
731 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
707 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,022 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,048 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,879 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Picketts Mill Battlefield Historical Site
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 June 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.