Dahlonega, GA

Lumpkin County · Population 7,200

Photo: Georgia National Guard from United States · CC BY 2.0

About Dahlonega

Site of the first US gold rush with a charming downtown square, UNG campus, and Appalachian Trail access.

Photos of Dahlonega

Sgt. Richard Holdridge, a 46R Broadcast journalist and squad leader directs his team during an ambush. Holdridge and the 124th spent eight days in the field honing their leadership and MOS skills.

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External view of the Consolidated Gold Mine building in Dahlonega, Georgia, USA

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A mine cart on rails in a mine shaft at Consolidated Gold Mine in Dahlonega, Georgia, USA

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$38,000

Median Income

$280,000

Home Value

Cost of Living

100 = national avg

4.0%

Unemployment

48/100

Walk Score

20 min

Commute

Score Breakdown

Walkability

Schools

Safety

Affordability

100

Dining

Commute

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Most Affordable Towns in Georgia

Ranked #1 of 3

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Median Household Income	$38,000
Median Home Value	$280,000
Cost of Living Index	92
Poverty Rate	18.0%
Unemployment Rate	4.0%
Violent Crime Rate	2/1,000
Property Crime Rate	15/1,000
Walk Score	48
School Rating	72/100
Average Commute	20 min
Restaurants per 10k	42

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