Investor-grade market analytics for Dalton, Georgia. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.
$248,317
+0.5% year-over-year
7.3%
gross annual
+0.5%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+0.5% year-over-year
38/100
LowNet migration: Top 36% nationally
In-migrants avg $51,714 AGI vs out-migrants $59,816
Dalton, GA is in a stabilization phase with 0.5% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.78x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+56 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (38/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.3% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Dalton, GA's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (60/100). The composite climate risk score of 38/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Migration flows, ZIP-level neighborhood data, full demographics, price history, and the Market Screener.