Dalton, Georgia · ZIP 30721

Dalton — ZIP 30721

Dalton (30721) scores 60/100 — Fair for Dalton. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $238K.

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100

Avg math proficiency32%

Avg reading proficiency31%

Schools nearby20

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100

Typical home value$238K

Median rent$1,375/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$238K

Median Rent

$1,375/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,517

Violent Crime

388

Property Crime

1,129

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Whitfield County, Georgia (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Pleasant Grove Elementary School	PK–05	451	47%	52%
Varnell Elementary School	KG–05	350	47%	35%
Park Creek Elementary School	PK–05	604	42%	33%
North Whitfield Middle School	06–08	731	39%	37%
Valley Point Middle School	06–08	377	38%	35%
Beaverdale Elementary School	PK–05	488	37%	37%
Coahulla Creek High School	09–12	1,041	35%	42%
Valley Point Elementary School	PK–05	469	34%	32%
Antioch Elementary School	PK–05	446	34%	29%
Dalton Jr. High School	08–08	517	32%	33%
Roan Elementary School	PK–05	421	32%	27%
Dawnville Elementary School	PK–05	413	32%	37%
Hammond Creek Middle School	06–08	1,057	31%	36%
Southeast Whitfield County High School	09–12	1,453	30%	26%
Blue Ridge Elementary School	PK–05	632	29%	23%
Eastside Elementary School	PK–05	579	29%	26%
Cedar Ridge Elementary	PK–05	399	27%	37%
Eastbrook Middle School	06–08	624	25%	27%
Phoenix High School	09–12	141	10%	8%
The Dalton Academy	09–12	469	5%	12%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

52,477

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

35.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 30721 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 30721 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 30721 is approximately $238K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 30721 in Dalton has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.