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Area data

Dahlonega, GA — ZIP 30597

Population: 1,278 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
63.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (41 mi)
Nearest airport
Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
22
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,905
Average weekly wage
$825
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
277

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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