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Dacula, 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 | 1.15% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Dacula is competitive, with a mix of new developments and established neighborhoods. Home prices have been rising in recent years, but the area remains relatively affordable compared to other parts of the Atlanta metro area. Rentals are also available, but may be limited in certain areas.
Cost of Living
105
+5% above national average
103
96
102
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 8% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| <p>State 4% + County 3% + City 1%</p> | |
Georgia has a progressive state income tax with rates ranging from 1% to 5.99%, and Dacula residents are subject to these rates
Family & Relocation
55
7.2/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Dacula has limited public transportation options, but the area is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some sidewalks and bike lanes
- Fort Yargo State Park
- Dacula Park
- Gwinnett County Public Library
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📰 Live Local News
Dacula has regulations regarding zoning, land use, and environmental protection, which are enforced by the City Council and Planning Commission
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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📊 Dacula — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Dacula tend to be higher in the summer due to air conditioning usage, with average electricity bills increasing by 20-30% during the peak summer months. In contrast, winter utility bills are relatively low, with natural gas usage being the primary driver of costs during this time.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 30019, which covers most of Dacula, has a property tax millage rate of 23.73 mills, with an additional 1% local option sales tax
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, with explanation: Dacula has some sidewalks and bike lanes, but the area is not particularly stroller-friendly due to limited public transportation options and some busy roads
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