Braselton is a somewhat small town located in the state of Georgia. With a population of 14,855 people and three associated neighborhoods, Braselton is the 88th largest community in Georgia. Braselton has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Braselton, where the median household income is $111,080.00.
Braselton real estate is some of the most expensive in Georgia, although Braselton house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
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.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 18.58% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.20 minutes every day commuting to work.
The education level of Braselton ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Braselton, 46.34% 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 $55,465, which is wealthy relative to Georgia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $221,860 for a family of four.
Braselton is a somewhat 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.