Dalton, GA

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Dalton, GA

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Nicknamed “Carpet Capital of the World,” Dalton is home to 150 carpet and floor covering plants that employ about 30,000 people. This northwest Georgia city is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and its Creative Arts Guild is the oldest community arts center in the state. Higher education choices include Dalton State College and Georgia Northwestern Technical College, and Interstate 75 is a key transportation asset. Hamilton Medical Center is a highly regarded hospital in Dalton.

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Weather in Dalton, GA

Average Temperatures

72 high / 49 low

Average Annual Rainfall

54 in

Average Annual Snowfall

2 in

Quick Facts about Dalton, Georgia

Median Home Value
$237,739
Median Property Tax
$2,186
Total Population
35,255
Average Commute
14 min
Median Household Income
$61,543
Median Monthly Rent
$723

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Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (May 2026) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.

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