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Braselton, GA Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
$60/mo
$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1900/mo |
| Median Home Price | $340,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.25% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Braselton is growing rapidly, with new developments and subdivisions popping up around the city. Home prices are relatively high due to the area’s popularity and proximity to Atlanta. Rentals are also in high demand, with many apartments and single-family homes available
Cost of Living
110
+10% above national average
105
102
105
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 8% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.25% |
| <p>State 4% + County 3% + City 1%</p> | |
Georgia has a progressive state income tax with rates ranging from 1% to 5.99%
Family & Relocation
60
7.5/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Braselton has limited public transportation options, but the city is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some sidewalks and bike lanes
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📰 Live Local News
The City of Braselton has regulations in place regarding zoning, land use, and building codes, as well as ordinances related to noise, pets, and property maintenance
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Braselton — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Braselton tend to be higher in the summer months due to air conditioning usage, with average electricity bills increasing by 20-30% from June to August. In the winter, natural gas bills may increase by 10-20% due to heating usage
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 30517 has a property tax millage rate of 25.5 mills, with an additional 1% local surtax
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, Braselton has some sidewalks and bike lanes, but the city's infrastructure is not always stroller-friendly, with some areas lacking curb cuts and ramps
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