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Danielsville, GA

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Affordability Score: 48/100

Population: 8,474 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Danielsville, GA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 8,474 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of D (48/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $61,901, median home value of $214,200, median rent of $816 per month, and 14.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,331 per month (studio $1,159, 1BR $1,183, 3BR $1,734, 4BR $1,831). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $7,436 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Pressure points are education, commute. Unemployment currently reads 4.3% and poverty 15.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$61,901
Median household income
Education F
14.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C-
3.5x
Home value $214,200 vs income
Commute F
31 min
Average commute time
Rent C+
$1,331/mo
2BR fair market rent (26% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C+
$7,436/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$61,901
▼ 0% vs national
Per Capita Income
$31,436
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Poverty Rate
15.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$214,200
▼ 22% vs national
Median Rent
$816/mo
Owner Occupied
82.4%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,331/mo
▲ 11% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,159
1BR
$1,183
2BR
$1,331
3BR
$1,734
4BR
$1,831

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
▼ 15 ppt vs national
High School+
55.5%
Median Age
37.1
Avg. Commute
31 min
▲ 5 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$7,436/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$6,916/yr
Preschool (Center)
$6,638/yr
School-Age (Center)
$3,640/yr

What This Means

Danielsville, GA receives an overall affordability grade of D (48/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 8,474. Challenges include education and commute. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Danielsville, GA affordable?
Danielsville, GA receives an overall affordability grade of D (48/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $61,901. Median home value is $214,200.
What is the cost of living in Danielsville?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $816/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,331/mo. Infant childcare $7,436/yr. Median home value $214,200.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →