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Dallas.
About
Life in Dallas
If you're considering a move to this Paulding County seat about 30 miles northwest of Atlanta, understand that you're choosing a smaller exurban community with real appeal for families and people seeking lower costs without completely leaving the metro area behind. The trade-off is that 39.7-minute commute to Atlanta jobs, so you're really making a calculation about whether the quieter neighborhood life and lower housing costs justify the daily drive, especially since you'll need a car here. Summers are humid and hot (temperatures can hit 110°F), winters are mild but occasionally bring surprise snowfall like the 12 inches that fell in 2017, and you'll see about 54 inches of rain yearly—it's classic Deep South humidity, so budget accordingly if you're sensitive to weather.
Dallas at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Foreign-Born
11.4%
Broadband Internet
92.2%
of households
Population Growth
+9.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Dallas: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Dallas, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (38.5%), and 12.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.0%
of residents
65 and Older
10.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.3%
of households
Married Couples
41.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.78
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 7% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Dallas
In Dallas, rent runs 7% above the GA average, and home values are 17% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,333
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $351,162 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Dallas
Unemployment in Paulding County, which includes Dallas, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Dallas: Paulding County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Paulding County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Dallas Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute41.1 min avg
How Dallas residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Dallas, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 36% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 31 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 52% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Dallas runs 52% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
156.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
470.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Dallas Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
70.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Paulding County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Paulding County, which includes Dallas, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $78,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $149,000 |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $622,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $91,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Paulding County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cobb County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 15 miles from Dallas) is typically good — 229 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
229
per year
Moderate Days
16
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Cobb County, GA (15 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Dallas has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.3"
Annual Snowfall
3.8"
Hot Days/Year
55
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
73
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 4.90" |
| Feb | 57°F | 34°F | 5.11" |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 5.14" |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 4.34" |
| May | 81°F | 57°F | 4.01" |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.75" |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 4.17" |
| Sep | 85°F | 61°F | 4.41" |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.40" |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.42" |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 5.00" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Dallas
Uninsured
19.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Dallas's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.4 mi away · Hiram
Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.5 mi away · Villa Rica
Wellstar Douglas Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.7 mi away · Douglasville
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.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Dallas
Dallas's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Dallas
Dallas has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
15 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
32 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
56 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
64 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
75 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
83 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Dallas
Paulding County Public Library
1010 E. Memorial Drive, Dallas
Cities Near Dallas
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Dallas?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Dallas FAQ
Is Dallas, Georgia affordable?⌄
Dallas's median rent is $1,492/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $75,545/year. Median home value is $251,800.
Is Dallas, Georgia safe?⌄
Dallas's violent crime rate was 157 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 471 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Dallas, Georgia?⌄
Paulding County, which includes Dallas, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Dallas, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Dallas is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,492/month and median household income is $75,545/year. The median home value is $251,800. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Dallas, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Dallas is 41 minutes, which is significantly longer than 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