Dacula has grown from 6,882 residents in the 2020 census to an estimated 9,373 in 2025 — among the sharper growth rates in the county. The Elisha Winn House, which originally served as Gwinnett County's first courthouse, and the Little Mulberry Indian Mounds give the town real historical depth despite the recent growth spurt.
What It's Known For
Dacula leans into its own quirky history — the name evolved from "Chinquapin Grove," and the city started an annual "Not Dracula Day" event in 2025 to poke fun at the name's most common mispronunciation. More substantively, the 2,000+ acre Rowen research campus (approved 2022) and the Harbins 316 retail/dining development are reshaping the area's job base and amenities. Maple Creek, Freeman's Mill, and Harbins parks round out the recreation options.
Cost of Living & Commute
Dacula sits on the longer end of the county's 30–45 minute commute window to downtown Atlanta, with GA-316 and US-29 as the main corridors — the same GA-316 corridor driving the nearby Rowen development's growth.
Schools
Dacula is served by Gwinnett County Public Schools, with Dacula Elementary, Dacula Middle, and Dacula High School among the options depending on address. Check GCPS's zone lookup for the exact schools at a specific address.
See Homes For Sale in Dacula
551 homes are active right now in Dacula on the Gwinnett-wide MLS feed. The link below opens a live, pre-filtered search — no need to re-enter the city or sort through the whole county.