Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Dawsonville
Dawsonville, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,526
Population
4,343
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Where natural beauty runs deep
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Founded in 1857, Dawsonville is the county seat of Dawson County and just 60 miles north of Atlanta. From auto racing to the annual fall “Mountain Moonshine Festival,” there’s so much to do and see in this Atlanta metro.
To the north of Dawsonville is Amicalola Falls State Park. The 729-foot waterfall is the highest in Georgia and is recognized as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia. At the falls, outdoor activities include camping, hiking, and wildlife observation. Autumn is an especially exciting time in Dawsonville – people from all over travel here to attend one of the many festivals and for some family-friendly fun at Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze. Here, families pick out their pumpkins at the pumpkin patch, sip hot cider, walk the corn maze, and view the grounds on a hayride.
Residents of Dawsonville have a variety of shopping and dining options. The North Georgia Premium Outlets features stores like Nike, Banana Republic, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Pottery Barn. Nearby on Highway 19 and Highway 53, you can find restaurants like Waffle House, sushi shops, LongHorn Steakhouse, Five Guys, and Chili’s to name a few.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,714
Average: $86,251
Education
921
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,211
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dawsonville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dawsonville, GA is $1,485 for one bedroom, $1,676 for two bedrooms, and $2,203 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dawsonville has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,485/month
781 Sq Ft
House
$2,470/month
2,299 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,097/month
1,832 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
630 Students
Public
Grades K-5
778 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
438 Students
Black's Mill Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
433 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
432 Students
New Dawson County Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
645 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
555 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
773 Students
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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.