City profile
Dalton, GA
Whitfield County · Population 34,538
Dalton is a town in Whitfield County, GA with about 34,538 residents and a typical home value near $222,000. It is 27 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
41°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
204
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$222,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,373
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
81
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.89%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.39%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 82/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Cold wave, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
84 mi to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 28% Democratic / 72% Republican
Community
Population
34,538
Black population
6.3%
County
Whitfield County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸GA is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: summer heat, hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 34,538 residents
- Typical home value about $222,000
- 27 miles from Chattanooga, TN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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