Braselton is a medium-sized town located in the state of Georgia. With a population of 17,390 people and three associated neighborhoods, Braselton is the 88th largest community in Georgia. Much of the housing stock in Braselton was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Braselton economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Braselton, where the median household income is $113,810.00.
Braselton home prices are not only among the most expensive in Georgia, but Braselton real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Braselton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 21.38% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Braselton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Braselton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in Braselton is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Braselton, the average commute to work is 32.86 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
The education level of Braselton ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Braselton, 47.79% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in Braselton in 2022 was $56,426, which is wealthy relative to Georgia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $225,704 for a family of four.
Braselton is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Braselton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Braselton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Braselton include English, German, Irish, Italian, and European.
The most common language spoken in Braselton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Portuguese.