Dawson, GA 39842 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Dawson, GA—39842

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$115,000

1.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$41,200

6.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

9.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.9%

Median Rent

$1,200

0.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$675

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$925

46.2% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,240

3.1% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Dawson, GA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Dawson, GA is $115,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.9%. This indicates that home prices in Dawson, GA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$115,000	1.9%
Single Family	$115,000	2.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dawson, GA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dawson, GA is $1,130, with a year-over-year rent change of -0.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dawson, GA is 1-bedrooms: $675, 2-bedrooms: $1,060, 3-bedrooms: $1,240, 4-bedrooms: $1,250. The most common rental property sizes in Dawson, GA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 53.9% and 28.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,200	$1,130
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$675	$675
2 Bed Rent	$925	$1,060
3 Bed Rent	$1,240	$1,240
4 Bed Rent	$800	$1,250

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.7%

1 Bedroom

8.7%

2 Bedrooms

28.8%

3 Bedrooms

53.9%

4 Bedrooms

7.0%

5+ Bedrooms

0.9%

Property Listings — Dawson, GA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dawson, GA is 50. This is a increase of 15.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 19.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$133,000	19.0%
Listing Count	20	15.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	15.0%
Days on Market	56	-9.0%

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Demographics — Dawson, GA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dawson, GA has a population of 7,780, which has decreased by -3.0% over the past 5 years. Dawson, GA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 10.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	7,780	-3.0%
% Under 18	23.4%	-2.1%
% Seniors	19.0%	11.8%
% WFH	12.1%	163.0%
% w/ College Degree	10.9%	-10.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dawson, GA is a predominantly black area, with 63.7% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 4.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dawson, GA is white, making up 33.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.4% of the population in Dawson, GA, and this percentage has decreased by 36.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	33.3%	-2.3%
% Black	63.7%	4.4%
% Hispanic	2.4%	-4.0%
% Asian	0.2%	-92.0%
% Foreign Born	1.4%	-36.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dawson, GA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 122 mortgage originations in Dawson, GA, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 73.0%, with 15.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Dawson, GA. Investor activity is high, as 31.0% of loans were by investors. 4.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	122
% Conventional Loans	88.0%
% Government Loans	12.0%
% Investor Loans	31.0%
% Second Loans	5.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	4.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dawson, GA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Dawson, GA under the Section 8 program is 6.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Dawson, GA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	197
Total Units Section 8	81
% Rentals under Section 8	6.6%
% Occupied Section 8	70.6%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$125	$675	$800
2 Bedroom	-$15	$925	$910
3 Bedroom	-$20	$1,240	$1,220
4 Bedroom	$670	$800	$1,470

Dawson, GA—39842

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dawson, GA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dawson, GA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dawson, GA

Demographics — Dawson, GA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dawson, GA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dawson, GA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dawson, GA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dawson, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.5
Median Home Price	$115,000
Median Household Income	$41,200

Dawson, GA—39842

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dawson, GA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dawson, GA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dawson, GA

Demographics — Dawson, GA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dawson, GA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dawson, GA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dawson, GA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dawson, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Bronwood, GA

Parrott, GA

Shellman, GA

Smithville, GA

Plains, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

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