Here's what it costs to live in Dalton, Georgia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $996 per month, while the typical home is valued around $222,400. Households earn a median of $63,577 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$63,577
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$996
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$222,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$776
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$899
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,121
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,461
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
34,538
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.7 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
4
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$850
Per month
Avg Home Value
$187,275
Census ACS
January Avg
41°F
July Avg
80°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
28.6
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
80.0%
What is the cost of living index for Dalton?
The cost of living index for Dalton is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Dalton?
The median gross rent in Dalton is $996 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Dalton?
The median household income in Dalton is $63,577 per year.
What is the median home value in Dalton?
The median home value in Dalton is $222,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Dalton?
Air quality data for Dalton is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Dalton?
Tax data for Georgia is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
