The Town FilesDawsonville, Georgia
City in Dawson County · population 3,720 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $362,900
- Household income
- $90,929
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 36.6
Dawsonville is a city of 3,720 people in Dawson County, Georgia. The median home is worth $362,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Georgia towns, better for families than 88% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 85% of Georgia towns.
How Dawsonville ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dawsonville is worth $362,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $90,929, which is more affordable than 31% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,208 a month. 72.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dawsonville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $362,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,208 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $90,929 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 72.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.1% | — |
Who lives in Dawsonville
| People | Dawsonville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 18.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 31.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Dawsonville
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 31.1°F. About 56.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dawsonville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 4.7 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 43 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 4, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Dawson County since 1996
Dawson County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
Jobs and pay in Dawson County
Dawson County had 11,405 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,703 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Dawsonville itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Dawsonville
8 public schools with 4,844 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County High School | 10-12 | 828 | 15.1 |
| Blackburn Elementary School | PK-5 | 775 | 13.8 |
| Robinson Elementary School | PK-5 | 646 | 16.2 |
| Dawson County Junior High | 8-9 | 606 | 15.9 |
| Dawson County Middle School | 6-7 | 578 | 15.6 |
| Black's Mill Elementary School | PK-5 | 485 | 14.3 |
| Riverview Elementary School | PK-5 | 476 | 13.6 |
| Kilough Elementary School | PK-5 | 450 | 14.5 |
Towns near Dawsonville
- Dahlonega, GA10.6 mi · 7,537 people · home $531,100
- Ball Ground, GA15.2 mi · 2,560 people · home $366,300
- Cumming, GA15.7 mi · 7,318 people · home $382,900
- Jasper, GA17.9 mi · 4,084 people · home $282,500
- Gainesville, GA19.5 mi · 42,296 people · home $382,200
- Oakwood, GA20.0 mi · 4,822 people · home $306,700
- Flowery Branch, GA21.6 mi · 9,391 people · home $442,500
- Milton, GA22.7 mi · 41,296 people · home $789,000
Dawsonville questions
Is Dawsonville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dawsonville scores better for retirees than 77% of Georgia towns and quieter than 62%. 14.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in Dawsonville?
The median owner-occupied home in Dawsonville is valued at $362,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,929, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,208 a month.
What is the weather like in Dawsonville?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.4 inches of precipitation a year and 3.3 inches of snow.
Does Dawsonville get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dawsonville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)