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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Dalton, GA vs Fort Payne, AL

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Are people in Fort Payne older or younger than people in Dalton?
- The Median Age in Fort Payne is 7.4 years older than in Dalton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Payne or Dalton?
- Fort Payne housing costs are 12.9% less expensive than Dalton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Payne or Dalton?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Payne is 1.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Dalton.

Things to do in Dalton?
Dalton, GA is a small city in Whitfield County near Chattanooga known as the Carpet Capital of the World with several carpet mills and showrooms that offer guided tours.

Things to do in Fort Payne?
Fort Payne, AL is an old industrial city found northeast of Birmingham boasting one of the most impressive waterfalls in the US - Little River Canyon National Preserve - home to over 20 miles of trails perfect for outdoor lovers that want to hike or even go whitewater rafting while taking in all the beauty this natural wonder has to offer.

 Dalton, GAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,730329,725,481
 Median Income$49,656  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$195,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.6  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Dalton    10 Reviews
Joshua · Dalton, GA
Beautiful small mountain town!
Over 6 years ago

I reside on the outskirts of dalton near chatsworth ,ga or murray county! I have lived here for 26 years and absolutely love our small mountain town with the blueridge  More

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Morgan  · Tampa, FL
DON'T LIVE HERE WORSE PLACE EVER
Over 7 years ago

DON'T move here. Seriously,I was staying here with family for a short time and boy did I hate it there's no jobs,unless you wanna work at Wal-Mart or you're used to not  More

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Luis · Dalton, GA
Grate Place to grow a Family
Over 7 years ago

I came to Dalton in 1998, I have work in just about any area of the industry. Yes! there is lots of work in the carpet industry, but only very few get to have the best  More

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Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews
Jim  · Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne, AL
Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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rita · Fort Payne, AL
quality of life
Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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