Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
15%
Dalton, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,182
Population
33,686
Renter Mix
53% Rent
Discover the Carpet Capital of the World’s history and recreation
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,692
Average: $72,475
Education
5,898
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,963
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dalton has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Dalton, GA is $893 for a studio, $1,184 for one bedroom, $1,201 for two bedrooms, and $1,456 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dalton has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,184/month
727 Sq Ft
House
$1,211/month
992 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Dalton, GA is 10.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dalton is 27.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $893 - $1,456. You can expect to pay 2.0% less for groceries, 12.7% less for utilities, and 12.8% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dalton, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
563 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
662 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
576 Students
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
448 Students
Valley Point Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
485 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
482 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,069 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
722 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
571 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
343 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,026 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,688 Students
Southeast Whitfield County High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,346 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
582 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
117 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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 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.