Dalton

Mountains sit behind Dalton, GA.
Dalton's historic downtown area is popular among residents.
Dalton's historic downtown area is popular among residents.
The historic Wink Theatre is a Dalton institution.
A large Colonial home in Dalton.

Dalton, GA Area Guide

Discover the Carpet Capital of the World’s history and recreation

Suburban Scenic Mountain Views Diverse Welcoming Historic Quaint Charming Vibrant Convenient

Affectionately referred to as the “Carpet Capital of the World,” Dalton contains many of the nation’s floor-covering manufacturers and played a significant role in the establishment of the tufted carpet industry. Dalton celebrates its heritage with a number of historical sites and landmarks in addition to a charming downtown area, which is teeming with unique shops and eateries in well-preserved buildings.

Dalton also hosts an annual Battle of Tunnel Hill Civil War Reenactment as well as the Prater’s Mill Country Fair and the Festival of Arts and Crafts, which bring the community together. Several Civil War and Cherokee attractions are just minutes from Dalton as well.

Close proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains ensures plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation in Dalton, including hiking, biking, rock climbing, and more. Metropolitan amenities are within close reach of Dalton, with Chattanooga just a 20-minute drive away and Atlanta about an hour’s drive away. Convenience to the I-75 makes getting around from Dalton simple.

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Dalton's historic downtown area is popular among residents.

The historic Wink Theatre is a Dalton institution.

A large Colonial home in Dalton.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Dalton, GA is $891 for a studio, $1,140 for one bedroom, $1,153 for two bedrooms, and $1,450 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dalton has decreased by -3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,140/month
727 Sq Ft
House
$1,739/month
1,436 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Dalton, GA is 9.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dalton is 27.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $891 - $1,450. You can expect to pay 1.1% less for groceries, 12.0% less for utilities, and 12.4% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

33 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

33 / 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

New Hope Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Valley Point Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Eastbrook Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Dalton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,759 Students

Coahulla Creek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Dalton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Morris Innovative High School

Public

Grades 9-12

259 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chief Vann House Historic Site

Military Bases

Airports

  • Lovell Field

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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.