salaryRent is higher than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.7 minutes each way. Most homes (83.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,000 a year. That is $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 91 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dacula?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dacula
| Size | Dacula | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $1,839 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,732 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dacula overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Dacula, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dacula
Life in Dacula
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dacula?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $791 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $359,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,900 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dacula, GA?
Renting in Dacula costs a median of about $1,700 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Dacula?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,000 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dacula cheap or expensive?
Dacula is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $108,735. It ranks 91st cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dacula?
The median homeowner in Dacula pays $3,752 a year in property taxes, about 1.05% of the median home value.
Is Dacula more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Dacula?
The median home value in Dacula is $359,000, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
7,444 people live in Dacula. Numbers are typical (middle) values.