The Town FilesBraselton, Georgia
Town in Jackson County · population 13,403 (2020 Census) · spans 4 counties
- Median home
- $459,400
- Household income
- $120,984
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 40.5
Braselton is a town of 13,403 people in Jackson County, Georgia. The median home is worth $459,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 96% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 92% of Georgia towns, better for cycling than 79% of Georgia towns.
How Braselton ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Braselton is worth $459,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $120,984, which is more affordable than 36% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $2,082 a month. 74.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Braselton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $459,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $2,082 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $120,984 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 74.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2011 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Braselton
| People | Braselton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.9% | — |
| Work from home | 19.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Braselton
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 33.7°F. About 52.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Braselton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on November 30, 2010 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 30, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 45,812 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,463 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Braselton itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Towns near Braselton
- Hoschton, GA3.4 mi · 2,666 people · home $386,300
- Auburn, GA6.5 mi · 7,495 people · home $299,700
- Flowery Branch, GA7.5 mi · 9,391 people · home $442,500
- Oakwood, GA8.9 mi · 4,822 people · home $306,700
- Winder, GA9.5 mi · 18,338 people · home $288,500
- Dacula, GA10.0 mi · 6,882 people · home $359,000
- Buford, GA10.1 mi · 17,144 people · home $368,700
- Jefferson, GA12.2 mi · 13,233 people · home $377,300
Braselton questions
Is Braselton, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Braselton scores better for retirees than 45% of Georgia towns and quieter than 48%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Braselton?
The median owner-occupied home in Braselton is valued at $459,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $120,984, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $2,082 a month.
What is the weather like in Braselton?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Braselton get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Braselton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on November 30, 2010. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)