Cities with the most expensive homes in the Dalton metro area

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $368,720 in May, 0.8% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of June 11, the

[ 30-year fixed mortgage rate ]

sits at 6.52%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Dalton metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 8 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

#8. Cisco, GA

- Typical home value: $208,455
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: data not available

#7. Crandall, GA

- Typical home value: $224,888
- 1-year price change: +0.1%
- 5-year price change: +25.2%

#6. Dalton, GA

- Typical home value: $243,208
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +41.0%

#5. Tunnel Hill, GA

- Typical home value: $247,498
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +35.5%

#4. Chatsworth, GA

- Typical home value: $251,246
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +33.9%

#3. Varnell, GA

- Typical home value: $266,964
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +42.8%

#2. Rocky Face, GA

- Typical home value: $287,447
- 1-year price change: -0.4%
- 5-year price change: +31.6%

#1. Cohutta, GA

- Typical home value: $289,500
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +45.3%