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. 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 $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.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 18.58% 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.
Because of many things, Braselton is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Braselton really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Braselton perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.
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 32.20 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
Braselton is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 46.34% of adults in Braselton have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
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.