What are the schools like in Dacula, GA?

Dacula is served primarily by Gwinnett County. The district operates 82 elementary schools, 29 middle schools, and 28 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Dacula?

The median household income in Dacula, GA is $81,322 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Dacula, GA?

Dacula has an average high temperature of 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Dacula, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dacula, GA affordable or expensive?

Dacula's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dacula is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $305,500 and the median rent is $1,285 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dacula, GA?

Dacula has a violent crime rate of 313.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1187.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dacula, GA a Good Place to Live?

Dacula is a small town of 6,906 in Georgia, with a median household income of $81,322 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Dacula stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dacula is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dacula city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Dacula's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dacula costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Dacula, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$305,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,285	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,322	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Dacula's violent crime rate is 313.6 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

313.6 /100k

Property Crime

1187.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Dacula is served primarily by Gwinnett County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dacula, GA	National Avg
School District	Gwinnett County	—
Elementary Schools	82	—
Middle Schools	29	—
High Schools	28	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dacula sees average highs of 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dacula, GA
Average High — January	53.9°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	53.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Dacula, GA	National Avg
Population	6,906	—
Median Age	35.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	45.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	24.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.4%	18.9%
Asian	7.5%	6.3%
Under 18	30.9%	22.2%
65 and over	9.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Auburn, GA 4 mi Carl, GA 5 mi Lawrenceville, GA 6 mi Grayson, GA 7 mi Braselton, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Dacula

Dacula, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

30019 30045

Dacula vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dacula, GA affordable or expensive?

Dacula's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Dacula roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $305,500 and median rent is $1,285/month.

What is the crime rate in Dacula, GA?

Dacula's violent crime rate is 313.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1187.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dacula?

Public schools in Dacula are operated by Gwinnett County. The district has 82 elementary, 29 middle, and 28 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dacula, GA a good place to live?

Dacula, GA has a population of 6,906, a median household income of $81,322, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dacula?

Dacula averages 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dacula?

Dacula, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30019, 30045.

What is the population of Dacula?

The population of Dacula, Georgia is 6,906 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dacula?

Key numbers for living in Dacula: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $305,500, median household income $81,322, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dacula side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.