salaryRent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,920 a year. That is $34 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 102 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dahlonega?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dahlonega
| Size | Dahlonega | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $966 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,261 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,070 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,189 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dahlonega 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 Dahlonega, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dahlonega
Life in Dahlonega
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dahlonega?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,912 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $531,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,110 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dahlonega, GA?
Renting in Dahlonega costs a median of about $1,773 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Dahlonega?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,920 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dahlonega cheap or expensive?
Dahlonega is rated OK: rent takes 25.4% of the typical household income of $83,601. It ranks 102nd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dahlonega?
The median homeowner in Dahlonega pays $3,002 a year in property taxes, about 0.57% of the median home value.
Is Dahlonega 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 Dahlonega?
The median home value in Dahlonega is $531,100, about 6.4 times the typical yearly household income.
7,299 people live in Dahlonega. Numbers are typical (middle) values.