Housing by town in Whitfield County, Georgia
Whitfield County, Georgia has 4 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $971 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $720 in 2015–2019 (+34.9%; Up after inflation).
Varnell has the highest median gross rent ($1,216) and Cohutta the lowest ($858).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $971 (±$30)
- Households that rent
- 33.0%
- Median household income
- $67,070
- Places
- 4
Cities, towns and townships in Whitfield County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohutta | $858 | 22.5% | $75,781 | $225,000 | $1,614 |
| Dalton | $996 | 47.6% | $63,577 | $222,400 | $1,637 |
| Tunnel Hill | $939 | 27.6% | $56,536 | $195,600 | $963 |
| Varnell | $1,216 | 8.6% | $86,100 | $229,400 | $1,574 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,450 | $29,050 | $46,500 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,200 | $53,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,350 | $59,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,500 | $66,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $44,850 | $71,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,150 | $77,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,500 | $82,350 |
| 8 people | $54,800 | $54,800 | $87,650 |
How the places in Whitfield County rank across Georgia
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Crime reported to police in Whitfield County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 408 | 410 | 1,525 | 1,532 | 99,540 | 2 of 5 |
| 2024 | 374 | 373 | 1,447 | 1,441 | 100,402 | 2 of 5 |
| 2025 | 389 | 380 | 1,130 | 1,104 | 102,392 | 3 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Whitfield County recorded 389 violent and 1,130 property crimes, 380 and 1,104 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Whitfield County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitfield County Sheriff's Office | 66,418 | 308 | 596 |
| Dalton Police Department | 35,108 | 77 | 525 |
| Varnell Police Department | 2,301 | — | — |
| Tunnel Hill Police Department | 990 | — | — |
| Cohutta Police Department | 866 | 4 | 9 |
ZIP codes in Whitfield County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30721 | 53,060 | $948 | $191,100 | $62,094 | 34.7% |
| 30720 | 27,249 | $1,054 | $249,800 | $69,369 | 43.0% |
| 30755 | 9,813 | $833 | $195,100 | $74,167 | 29.2% |
| 30740 | 8,556 | $728 | $242,600 | $79,671 | 11.1% |
| 30710 | 7,360 | $1,089 | $247,700 | $78,819 | 15.2% |
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Questions about Whitfield County
What is the crime rate in Whitfield County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Whitfield County recorded 380 violent and 1,104 property crimes per 100,000 residents (389 violent and 1,130 property crimes in all).
Which place in Whitfield County has the highest rent?
Varnell has the highest median gross rent, $1,216 (±$183) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Whitfield County has the lowest rent?
Cohutta has the lowest median gross rent, $858 (±$160) a month.
What is the median rent in Whitfield County, Georgia?
The median gross rent in Whitfield County is $971 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitfield County, Georgia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitfield County, Georgia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Dalton, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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