Dalton, GA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$105 Avg asking sale price
$3,499 Avg asking lease rate
71,028 SF Avg unit lease size
31,741 SF Avg building size for sale
7.41% Average cap rate

Dalton's Demographic Profile

Dalton has 11,925 households and a median income of $53,692, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 33,686
# Households 11,925
Median age 35
Median household income $53,692
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,293
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Dalton $146 10,859 SF
Rocky Face $99 12,900 SF
Eton $76 19,850 SF
Chatsworth $112 10,465 SF
Ringgold $125 10,870 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Chattanooga $287 18,971 SF 7.34%
Hixson $198 26,432 SF 6.58%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Dalton

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

2124 S Hamilton Street

Dalton, GA 30720

  • 15,212 SF Flex Building
  • 8.00% Cap Rate
  • $737,900
For Sale

2615 Cleveland Hwy

Dalton, GA 30721

  • 13.20 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $995,000
For Sale

2201 Cleveland Hwy

Dalton, GA 30721

  • 1.15 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $549,900
For Sale

2311 Chattanooga Rd

Dalton, GA 30720

  • 14,000 SF Retail Building
  • $2,000,000
For Sale

2306 Smyrna Church Rd

Chatsworth, GA 30705

  • 14,700 SF Industrial Building
  • $595,000
For Sale

219-221 W Crawford St

Dalton, GA 30720

  • 5,590 SF Office Building
  • $890,337

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Dalton pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Dalton $105 31,741 SF
Tunnel Hill $55 9,078 SF
Varnell $330 5,838 SF
Rocky Face $82 28,586 SF
Eton $76 19,850 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Dalton alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Dalton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Tunnel Hill 859 328 42 $71,922 3 82 -1%
Varnell 1,545 540 40 $91,297 3 91 -1%
Eton 656 234 36 $63,750 3 84 2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Dalton, GA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Dalton

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Is Dalton a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Dalton offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Dalton?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Dalton. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Dalton?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Dalton. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Dalton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Dalton. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Dalton acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Dalton, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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