Dalton, Georgia

Small Georgia city with local appeal

Southeast Dalton, GA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.8

C

out of 100

Overview

Dalton is a Georgia city with a population of approximately 34,508, part of the Dalton, GA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $241,453. Median household income is $57,163.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 34,508 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $241,453 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $57,163 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 17 minutes
  • Part of the Dalton, GA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

34,508

Source: Census ACS

$241,453

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$57,163

Source: Census ACS

17 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

30

Source: Walk Score

94 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Whitfield County (county-level results)

28%
72%
Democrat 10,953
Republican 28,655
Leans R+44.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 85.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 65.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 81.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 30/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76.8

Location

Dalton, GA (34.7697, -84.9702)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.