Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Dalton, GA metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Dalton, GA metro area's all-transactions index changed +4.2% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +1.9% for Georgia and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 147th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +4.2%
- 5-year change
- +53.3%
- Since Q1 1995
- +247%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 147th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Dalton, GA vs Georgia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Dalton, GA: 347.4
- Georgia: 375.3
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | GA | U.S. | Gap vs GA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +4.2% | +1.9% | +3.0% | +2.2 pts | +1.1 pts |
| 3 years | +14.0% | +10.9% | +12.9% | +3.1 pts | +1.1 pts |
| 5 years | +53.3% | +47.6% | +41.3% | +5.7 pts | +12.0 pts |
| 10 years | +118% | +112% | +93.3% | +5.7 pts | +24.5 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +247% | +275% | +292% | −27.9 pts | −44.1 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Dalton, GA area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307 · Dalton, GA area | GA | +4.2% | +56.0% | +282% | 39% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Dalton, GA area
Dalton, GA area's index peaked in Q2 2007, fell 28.0% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q2 2019, about 12 years after the top. Today it sits +83.7% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q2 2007 | Q2 2012 | -28.0% | Q2 2019 (12 yrs) | +83.7% |
| GA | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -24.4% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +103% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Dalton, GA area's index has changed +56.9% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | GA after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +0.3% | -1.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +3.8% | +1.0% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +23.6% | +19.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +56.6% | +52.6% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +56.9% | +69.5% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Dalton, GA area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +239% | $1,017,733 |
| Q2 2000 | +167% | $801,369 |
| Q2 2005 | +104% | $613,022 |
| Q2 2010 | +126% | $677,540 |
| Q2 2015 | +126% | $676,968 |
| Q2 2020 | +70.5% | $511,514 |
| Q2 2021 | +53.3% | $459,936 |
| Q2 2023 | +14.0% | $341,904 |
| Q2 2025 | +4.2% | $312,494 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Dalton, GA area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Dalton, GA metro area shows changes of +4.2% over one year, +53.3% over five years, and +118% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +247% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Dalton, GA area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +1.1 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +12.0 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.