Primary sources for Dalton, GA
- Census Bureau profile of Dalton, GA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Dalton, GA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Dalton, GA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Dalton, GA
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Dalton, GA ranks 1 of 44 Georgia cities for the fewest people working from home (3.9% of workers). Dalton, Georgia has 34,402 residents in 11,762 households; 83.7% heat with electricity.
Whitfield County, with Dalton marked
Of 15,897 workers in Dalton, GA, 620 work from home, 12,449 drive alone, 2 ride transit and 158 walk. In Dalton, GA, 2,179 of 5,087 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 3,719 households moved in since 2018 and 1,721 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Dalton, GA, 3,354 of 11,762 households earn under $35,000, 3,374 $35,000-$75,000, 3,552 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,482 $150,000 or more. 5,777 residents of Dalton, GA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 33.6. Dalton, GA homes: 7,267 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,680 none or one, median 5.4 rooms. In Dalton, GA, 870 households own no vehicle and 6,530 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that.
| Dalton, GA | Value | Rank in Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA, households under $35,000 | 28.5% | 12 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, households $150,000 or more | 12.6% | 29 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, residents below poverty | 17.3% | 15 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, median age | 33.6 | 35 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 56.0% | 29 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, households without a vehicle | 7.4% | 19 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, households with 2+ vehicles | 55.5% | 19 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, workers at home | 3.9% | 44 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, cost-burdened renters | 42.8% | 41 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, moved in since 2018 | 31.6% | 40 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, moved in before 2000 | 14.6% | 16 of 44 |
Whitfield County lists 3 utilities for Dalton, GA (34,402 residents): homes pay 10.07 to 15.49 cents per kWh, about $108 to $166 a month at 1,074 kWh, 2.1% to 3.3% of the $61,236 Dalton median income. Whitfield County page.
Dalton, GA: 5,847 of 12,969 homes were built before 1980 and 2,898 in 2000 or later. Dalton, GA has 6,656 detached houses, 3,037 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 150 mobile homes.
% of homes by decade built, Dalton, GA
| Dalton, GA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA, median year built | 1983 | 1986 | -3 years | 34 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, built before 1980 | 45.1% | 37.8% | +7.3 points | 12 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, built 2000 or later | 22.3% | 25.2% | -2.8 points | 35 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, detached houses | 51.3% | 66.3% | -15.0 points | 32 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 23.4% | 9.1% | +14.3 points | 27 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, mobile homes | 1.2% | 13.3% | -12.2 points | 18 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, renter households | 46.3% | 32.0% | +14.3 points | 26 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, median home value | $203,100 | $198,900 | +$4,200 | 34 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, median gross rent a month | $924 | $907 | +$17 | 43 of 44 |
| Dalton, GA, people per household | 2.82 | 2.82 | +0.00 | 6 of 44 |
Dalton, GA: 11,762 households at $1,747 a year per home for electricity (Whitfield County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $20.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,912 a year per household.
| Group in Dalton, GA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Dalton, GA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA, all households | 11,762 | $1,747 | $20.5 million | 2.85% |
| Dalton, GA, homeowners | 6,321 | $1,978 | $12.5 million | 3.23% |
| Dalton, GA, renters | 5,441 | $1,258 | $6.8 million | 2.05% |
Dalton, GA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 202 wind and 6 tornado, 604.6 per 100,000 residents of 34,402. Top gust near Dalton, GA: 65 knots, 75 mph. Damage near Dalton, GA: $1.6M.
wind and tornado reports, Dalton, GA
| Dalton, GA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA, 2015 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Dalton, GA, 2016 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Dalton, GA, 2017 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Dalton, GA, 2018 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Dalton, GA, 2019 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Dalton, GA, 2020 | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| Dalton, GA, 2021 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Dalton, GA, 2022 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Dalton, GA, 2023 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| Dalton, GA, 2024 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| Dalton, GA, 2025 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
Household income in Dalton, GA is $61,236; 6,321 of its 11,762 households own. Dalton, GA counts 34,402 residents in 11,762 households, on 21.3 square miles. 9,841 of the 11,762 occupied homes in Dalton, GA heat with electricity.
Dalton, GA has 12,969 housing units, 1,207 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, Dalton Utilities, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Dalton, GA. Dalton, GA ranks 2 of 44 Georgia cities for the lowest median rent ($924 a month).
Dalton, GA ranks 4 of 44 Georgia cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (42.8%). Dalton, GA ranks 5 of 44 Georgia cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (84%).
| City near Dalton, GA | Distance from Dalton | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA (this page) | 0 mi | 34,402 | $61,236 | 1983 | $203,100 | 208 | 3.9% |
| Rome, GA | 36.7 mi south | 37,754 (+3,352) | $51,106 (-$10,130) | 1975 (-8 yr) | $214,700 (+$11,600) | 146 (-62) | 7.0% (+3.1 pts) |
| Canton, GA | 45.3 mi southeast | 34,587 (+185) | $81,642 (+$20,406) | 2004 (+21 yr) | $369,700 (+$166,600) | 256 (+48) | 18.7% (+14.8 pts) |
| Woodstock, GA | 52.9 mi southeast | 36,297 (+1,895) | $105,396 (+$44,160) | 2005 (+22 yr) | $387,300 (+$184,200) | 249 (+41) | 21.3% (+17.4 pts) |
| Kennesaw, GA | 55.0 mi south | 33,627 (-775) | $79,759 (+$18,523) | 1997 (+14 yr) | $291,300 (+$88,200) | 240 (+32) | 19.7% (+15.8 pts) |
| Milton, GA | 57.1 mi southeast | 41,305 (+6,903) | $151,235 (+$89,999) | 2002 (+19 yr) | $712,200 (+$509,100) | 240 (+32) | 33.7% (+29.8 pts) |
| ZIP area touching Dalton, GA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Dalton | Share of Dalton's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 30720 (Dalton, GA) | 21.9% | 50.4% |
| 30721 (Dalton, GA) | 7.1% | 42.6% |
| 30740 (Dalton, GA) | 2.9% | 6.8% |
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Georgia: home prices since 2001, planned plants.
Dalton, GA has no price of its own; its 34,402 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 1,074 kWh month costs $108 to $166.
Dalton, GA: rank 35 of 44 by its 34,402 residents, rank 31 of 44 by $61,236 median income.
Dalton, GA: 9,841 of 11,762 occupied homes, 83.7%; Whitfield County 87.0%.
At 1,074 kWh a month, 2.1% to 3.3% of the $61,236 median income in Dalton, GA.
208 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Dalton, GA, 2015 to 2025, 604.6 per 100,000 residents.
Dalton, GA: median home built 1983; 5,847 of 12,969 homes (45.1%) predate 1980, 6,656 are detached and 3,037 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
620 of 15,897 workers.
2,179 of 5,087 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
3,354 of 11,762, against 1,482 at $150,000 or more.