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Cost of living in Dawson County, GA

Part of the Atlanta Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,887/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 28,704 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,653 43%
Federal tax $628 16%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $324 8%
Transport $320 8%
State tax $222 6%
Energy $205 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Dawson County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,591
per month
1 bedroom
$1,653
per month
2 bedroom
$1,830
per month
3 bedroom
$2,205
per month
4 bedroom
$2,653
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Dawson County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$88,986
per year
Individual earnings
$48,420
per year
Per capita
$43,291
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Dawson County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$351,900
Annual property tax
$2,224

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Dawson County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$163
per month · 14.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$42
per month
Annual total
$2,460
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Dawson County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.1%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Dawson County

State and local tax rates for Georgia.

State income tax
5.5%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.0%
Combined sales tax
7.4%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Dawson County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
31.5 min
Drive alone
71.2%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
15.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Dawson County

What it costs to live in Dawson County each month.

Single person
$3,887
per month
  • Rent $1,653
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $628
  • State tax $222
Couple
$5,495
per month
  • Rent $1,830
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,126
  • State tax $407
Family
$8,006
per month
  • Rent $2,205
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,126
  • State tax $407

Frequently asked questions about Dawson County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Dawson County?

In Dawson County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,653 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,830 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,205 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Dawson County?

In Dawson County, GA, the average household income is $88,986 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $48,420 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Dawson County?

The estimated cost of living in Dawson County, GA is approximately $3,887 per month for a single person, $5,495 for a couple, $8,006 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Dawson County?

The combined sales tax rate in Dawson County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.

Is Dawson County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Dawson County, GA would need approximately $3,887 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $88,986 per year ($7,416 per month). Dawson County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Dawson County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dawson County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Dawson County?

The average home value in Dawson County, GA is $351,900, with average annual property taxes of $2,224, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Dawson County compare to other areas?

You can compare Dawson County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Dawson County is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources