Living in Dawson County, Georgia

Dawson County is a county in Georgia with a population of around 23,312, part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA MSA metro area. The main communities are Dawsonville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,053/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $424K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 51°F) and warm summers (highs around 81°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Dawson County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 44 and a moderately educated workforce (31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.