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Braselton.
About
Life in Braselton
Located about 49 miles northeast of the city, you're looking at roughly a 33-minute commute to major employment centers, which is reasonable for the region, and the local job market is tight with only 2.9% unemployment. The median household income sits around $120,984, and while the median home price of $459,400 isn't cheap, it's considerably more accessible than Atlanta proper—rent runs about $2,082 monthly if that's your path. The weather is typical Georgia—hot and humid summers, mild winters—so you'll spend a fair amount of time indoors during July and August, though fall and spring are genuinely pleasant.
Braselton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
12.9%
Broadband Internet
98.1%
of households
Population Growth
+37.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.9% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Braselton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Braselton, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (15.9%), and 7.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.4%
of residents
65 and Older
19.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.8%
of households
Married Couples
65.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 49% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Braselton
In Braselton, rent runs 49% above the GA average, and home values are 51% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,190
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2011
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $441,257 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Braselton
Unemployment in Jackson County, which includes Braselton, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Braselton: Jackson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Jackson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Braselton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.9 min avg
How Braselton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Braselton, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 50 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Braselton runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
70.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
594.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Braselton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
41.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jackson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jackson County, which includes Braselton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $132,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | Winter Weather | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $47,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jackson County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hall County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 14 miles from Braselton) is typically good — 210 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
210
per year
Moderate Days
154
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Hall County, GA (14 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Braselton has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Hot Days/Year
35
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
42
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
128
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 34°F | 4.95" |
| Feb | 55°F | 36°F | 4.65" |
| Mar | 63°F | 43°F | 4.78" |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 3.98" |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 4.01" |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.23" |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.42" |
| Aug | 87°F | 69°F | 4.73" |
| Sep | 81°F | 63°F | 3.89" |
| Oct | 72°F | 52°F | 3.85" |
| Nov | 62°F | 42°F | 4.18" |
| Dec | 53°F | 36°F | 4.71" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Braselton
Uninsured
7.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Braselton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ngmc Barrow, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.3 mi away · Winder
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.4 mi away · Gainesville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education44.6% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Braselton
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Braselton (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 11,344 students · in-state tuition $4,532 · 25% graduate · median earnings $48,736 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,029 students · in-state tuition $35,520 · 35% graduate · median earnings $54,638 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Braselton
Braselton has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
28 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
40 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
46 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Braselton
Braselton Library
15 Brassie Lane, Braselton
Cities Near Braselton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Braselton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Braselton FAQ
Is Braselton, Georgia affordable?⌄
Braselton's median rent is $2,082/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $120,984/year. Median home value is $459,400.
Is Braselton, Georgia safe?⌄
Braselton's violent crime rate was 70 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 595 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Braselton, Georgia?⌄
Jackson County, which includes Braselton, has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Braselton, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Braselton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,082/month and median household income is $120,984/year. The median home value is $459,400. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Braselton, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Braselton is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from