What are the schools like in Dallas, GA?

Dallas is served primarily by Paulding County. The district operates 19 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Dallas?

The median household income in Dallas, GA is $60,032 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 Dallas, GA?

Dallas has an average high temperature of 52.5°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Dallas, GA affordable or expensive?

Dallas's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dallas is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $207,300 and the median rent is $1,245 per month.

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

Dallas has a violent crime rate of 98.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 582.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dallas, GA a Good Place to Live?

Dallas is a small city of 14,126 in Georgia, with a median household income of $60,032 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Dallas stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Dallas 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

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

Metric	Dallas, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$207,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,245	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,032	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dallas's violent crime rate is 98.2 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.2 /100k

Property Crime

582.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Dallas is served primarily by Paulding County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dallas, GA	National Avg
School District	Paulding County	—
Elementary Schools	19	—
Middle Schools	10	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dallas sees average highs of 52.5°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 54.3 inches of annual precipitation and 3.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dallas, GA
Average High — January	52.5°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	54.3"
Annual Snowfall	3.8"

Demographics

Metric	Dallas, GA	National Avg
Population	14,126	—
Median Age	33.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	31.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	25.5%	22.2%
65 and over	11.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hiram, GA 5 mi Braswell, GA 8 mi Powder Springs, GA 10 mi Austell, GA 13 mi Rockmart, GA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Dallas

Dallas, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

30132 30157

Dallas vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas, GA affordable or expensive?

Dallas's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Dallas roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $207,300 and median rent is $1,245/month.

What is the crime rate in Dallas, GA?

Dallas's violent crime rate is 98.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 582.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dallas?

Public schools in Dallas are operated by Paulding County. The district has 19 elementary, 10 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dallas, GA a good place to live?

Dallas, GA has a population of 14,126, a median household income of $60,032, 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 Dallas?

Dallas averages 52.5°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.3 inches with about 3.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dallas?

Dallas, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30132, 30157.

What is the population of Dallas?

The population of Dallas, Georgia is 14,126 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dallas?

Key numbers for living in Dallas: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $207,300, median household income $60,032, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dallas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.