The Town FilesDacula, Georgia
City in Gwinnett County · population 6,882 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $359,000
- Household income
- $100,821
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 32.1
Dacula is a city of 6,882 people in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The median home is worth $359,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 90% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 84% of Georgia towns, better transit than 77% of Georgia towns.
How Dacula 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 Dacula is worth $359,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $100,821, which is more affordable than 43% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,836 a month. 83.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dacula | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $359,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,836 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $100,821 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 83.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dacula
| People | Dacula | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 31.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.1% | — |
| Work from home | 20.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 37.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.9% | 88.0% |
Weather in Dacula
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.2°F. About 50.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dacula 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 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 30, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 21, 2018.
Severe weather in Gwinnett County since 1996
Gwinnett County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County had 386,500 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,588 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Dacula itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Dacula
8 public schools with 10,749 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dacula High School | 9-12 | 2,534 | 18.0 |
| Dacula Middle School | 6-8 | 1,813 | 16.5 |
| Alcova Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,459 | 14.2 |
| Harbins Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,351 | 13.5 |
| Dacula Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,183 | 13.3 |
| Dyer Elementary School | PK-5 | 963 | 13.6 |
| Puckett's Mill Elementary School | PK-5 | 749 | 12.7 |
| Fort Daniel Elementary School | PK-5 | 697 | 12.0 |
Towns near Dacula
- Auburn, GA4.5 mi · 7,495 people · home $299,700
- Lawrenceville, GA5.6 mi · 30,629 people · home $350,600
- Grayson, GA7.1 mi · 4,730 people · home $477,500
- Braselton, GA10.0 mi · 13,403 people · home $459,400
- Winder, GA10.2 mi · 18,338 people · home $288,500
- Snellville, GA10.4 mi · 20,573 people · home $335,000
- Sugar Hill, GA10.5 mi · 25,076 people · home $413,400
- Loganville, GA10.5 mi · 14,127 people · home $366,100
Dacula questions
Is Dacula, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dacula scores better for retirees than 28% of Georgia towns and quieter than 42%. 8.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.1).
How much does a house cost in Dacula?
The median owner-occupied home in Dacula is valued at $359,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,821, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,836 a month.
What is the weather like in Dacula?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Dacula get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dacula 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)