Housing in Whitfield County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Whitfield County averages $971/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Georgia median of $1,393 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 26% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Whitfield County FMR Area are $828 for a studio, $959 for 1‑bedroom, $1,196 for 2‑bedroom, $1,559 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,002 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $225 increase for a 2-bedroom in Whitfield County shows a 23% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Whitfield County was 4.1% in 2024, compared to Georgia at 3.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Dalton

City
County
State
Miles
Whitfield
GA
0.0
Whitfield
GA
4.0
Whitfield
GA
7.1
Murray
GA
11.0
Whitfield
GA
11.5
Whitfield
GA
11.9
Murray
GA
12.0
Catoosa
GA
14.4
Walker
GA
14.7
Walker
GA
16.3
Catoosa
GA
17.3
Murray
GA
17.6
Catoosa
GA
19.4
Walker
GA
20.1
Murray
GA
20.8
Walker
GA
21.9
Murray
GA
22.9
Walker
GA
23.5
Walker
GA
25.1
Dade
GA
29.2
Dade
GA
29.4
Dade
GA
31.5

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