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Dawsonville, GA

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Where natural beauty runs deep

Scenic Mountains Rural Outdoors

Founded in 1857, Dawsonville is the county seat of Dawson County and just 60 miles north of Atlanta. From auto racing to the annual fall “Mountain Moonshine Festival,” there’s so much to do and see in this Atlanta metro.

To the north of Dawsonville is Amicalola Falls State Park. The 729-foot waterfall is the highest in Georgia and is recognized as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia. At the falls, outdoor activities include camping, hiking, and wildlife observation. Autumn is an especially exciting time in Dawsonville – people from all over travel here to attend one of the many festivals and for some family-friendly fun at Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze. Here, families pick out their pumpkins at the pumpkin patch, sip hot cider, walk the corn maze, and view the grounds on a hayride.

Residents of Dawsonville have a variety of shopping and dining options. The North Georgia Premium Outlets features stores like Nike, Banana Republic, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Pottery Barn. Nearby on Highway 19 and Highway 53, you can find restaurants like Waffle House, sushi shops, LongHorn Steakhouse, Five Guys, and Chili’s to name a few.

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Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Dawsonville, GA is $1,425 for one bedroom, $1,645 for two bedrooms, and $2,140 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dawsonville has decreased by -6.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,425/month
781 Sq Ft
House
$2,098/month
1,754 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,986/month
1,402 Sq Ft
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Transportation

23

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

17

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Riverview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

438 Students

8
out of 10

Blackburn Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

778 Students

6
out of 10

Robinson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

630 Students

6
out of 10

Black's Mill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

433 Students

6
out of 10

Kilough Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

432 Students

6
out of 10

Dawson County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-7

555 Students

7
out of 10

New Dawson County Middle School

Public

Grades 8-9

645 Students

6
out of 10

Dawson County High School

Public

Grades 10-12

773 Students

9
out of 10

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