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Dawson, GA

Dawson, GA.

Population: 7,831 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$117,939
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.9%
10-year appreciation
+90.0%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$118,949
House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$148,500
Median list price
$134,900
Median days on market
38 days
Sale-to-list ratio
90.8%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+4.3%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (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%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (19 mi)
Nearest airport
Dawson Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Avg hospital rating
2.3 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$1,231
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
65.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,662
Average weekly wage
$838
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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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