Living in Braselton, GA

Explore Braselton and see how it fits the life you want to build.

15,178 Population Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall & Jackson Counties Counties Town Place Type Georgia State
Overall Match8.0 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Braselton at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population15,178
Median Household Income$120,984
Median Home Value$459,400
Median Gross Rent$2,082
Median Age40.5
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment3.4%
Work From Home19.8%
Homeownership74.4%
Housing Vacancy4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Braselton is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Braselton Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Braselton and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.3 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.8 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.8 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength5.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Braselton

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$459,400
Median Gross Rent$2,082
Homeownership74.4%
Housing Vacancy4.4%
Housing Value6.6/10
Housing Stability7.6/10

Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Braselton, GA

Median Household Income$120,984
Unemployment3.4%
Work From Home19.8%
Employment8.4/10
Remote Work Friendly7.6/10
Income Strength10.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Braselton and how households are structured

Population15,178
Median Age40.5
Average Household Size2.6

Braselton is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Braselton

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Braselton point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High88.1°F
Average Winter Low33.7°F
Annual Rainfall53.2 in.
Annual Snowfall0.5 in.

Seasonal Life in Braselton

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

County Intelligence

Braselton & Its Counties

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Braselton spans Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall and Jackson counties.

Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Braselton especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.

Current NarrowTheList data for Braselton shows a population of about 15,178. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Barrow County, Gwinnett County, Hall County and Jackson County
How NarrowTheList uses it

NarrowTheList connects Braselton with all 4 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.

For someone considering a move to Braselton, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.