In Dawson, Georgia, the median home price is $450,746; median household income is $92,991; the population is 30,242; schools rate 6.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 97.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.8 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Dawson at a glance
Population
30,242
Median Household Income
$92,991
Typical Home Value
$450,746
School District Rating
6.6
Violent Crime Rate
97.1
Avg Commute Time
30.8
About Dawson
Dawson has a population of 30,242. The median home value is $450,746, 35% above the Georgia median. Median household income is $92,991 (20% above the Georgia median). The most populated towns are Blacks Mill and Dawsonville.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Dawson
2 towns, by population.
Dawson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Dawson?
- Dawson has a population of 30,242 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Dawson?
- The median home value in Dawson is $450,746. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Dawson?
- Median household income in Dawson is $92,991 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Dawson in?
- Dawson is in Georgia.
- How many towns are in Dawson?
- Dawson contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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