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The 10 Best Places to Live in Georgia (The U.S.) - Job. Family. Retiree. Education - YouTube
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Thriving cities and charming towns, beautiful
countryside connecting mountain vistas with
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white-sand beaches,
plus a temperate climate offering all four
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seasons make Georgia one of the very best
places to live in the South.
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If you’re new to the state, the following
are considered to be the best places to live
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in Georgia:
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10. Atlanta.
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Atlanta is not only the capital of Georgia;
it's the cultural and economic center of the
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Atlanta metropolitan area.
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The city has one of the highest rates of job
growth in The U.S.
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The cost of living as a whole is 2% lower
than the national average, despite the fact
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that home prices are on the rise.
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Homes can be found on fairly large lots and
the cost of the building isn’t as high.
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Renting is also a popular housing choice for
residents.
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Atlanta’s ample greenspace also makes for
pleasant natural living despite an urban environment.
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9. Savannah.
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The unique architecture of the city and the
beautiful beaches you can enjoy with your
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family is what attracts people to move to
Savannah.
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The main industries that empower the city’s
economy are the Port of Savannah, manufacturing,
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military and tourism.
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The unemployment rate in the city is slowly
decreasing while the number of job opportunities
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in business services, education and health
care is increasing.
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Savannah is known as a very artistic town
because there is the famous Savannah College
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of Art and Design and tons of young artists
and students live there.
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8. Augusta.
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Augusta is fast becoming a centre of medicine,
biotechnology and the military.
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A leading healthcare centre of the Southeast,
the area has nine hospitals.
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The cost of living in Augusta varies widely
by neighborhood, but overall it's cheaper
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than the national average.
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This low cost of living draws families, college
students and retirees who want to live in
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a decently sized metro area but not pay a
high price for housing.
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With a growing skyline yet plenty of peaceful,
friendly neighborhoods and an affordable cost
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of living, Augusta is a great place to live
in.
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7. Duluth.
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This fast-growing city retains a stable, family-focused
environment, particularly beneficial to the
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growth and development of your young ones.
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Duluth is one of the best places in Georgia
with a well-organized school system and well-developed
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infrastructure.
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The city had one of the highest quality of
life scores.
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New houses are being built with new people
moving to this area.
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From affordable housing for the low-end market
to the luxurious high-end housing, both of
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which provide you with convenient living.
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6. Athens.
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With a low cost of living, historic downtown,
and home to the University of Georgia campus,
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Athens is one of the best cities in the South.
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It has a combination of a ‘small town’
the atmosphere and big-city amenities.
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If you are looking to raise a family or even
retire early, then Athens may be the perfect
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fit for you.
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The average cost of homes in Athens is just
$150,000.
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It may be tougher to get a job in a smaller
city like Athens.
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And while the cost of living may go down,
you are also making less money living in a
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small city.
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5. Decatur.
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Decatur is a beautiful community of close
to 20,000 people, a quiet place where people
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feel safe and secure.
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The schools here are ranked as some of the
best in Georgia, with students scoring the
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second-highest amounts in the state.
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In Decatur, you are not too far or too close
to the things that you need to make your life
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convenient.
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The people who live here are nice and friendly.
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Crime is also low, making it a great area
for families.
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4. Peachtree City.
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Peachtree City is located just 30 miles from
the heart of Atlanta.
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The layout and design of the city purposely
maintain a natural balance by maintaining
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hundreds of acres of green space, three large
lakes and 90 miles of multi-use paths.
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Peachtree City is a quiet retreat after a
hard day at the office, a comfortable place
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to enjoy the best times in your life, a vibrant
place to raise a family.
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Property values are higher than the national
average, with the median home price landing
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at about $300,000.
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This city is also considered the safest city
in Georgia.
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You always see a police officer and are willing
to will help you in any type of circumstance.
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3. Alpharetta.
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A town near Atlanta has a population of 60,000
who enjoy a high quality of life.
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This is not just due to the area’s livability,
but also because each household takes home
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a high income amounting to $93,000 on average
each year.
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The crime rate is much lower here than in
the rest of Georgia.
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If you are a young family, the education system
in Alpharetta will work wonders for your kids,
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as the schools here are the best you can access
in the entire state.
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2. Johns Creek.
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A suburb located 30 miles northeast of Atlanta.
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It is home to 80,000 people who enjoy an extremely
high quality of life.
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The schools in this area are some of the best
in the state, with a close to 100% high school
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graduation rate that trounces the state’s
rate and that of the nation in general.
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John’s Creek enjoys a low crime rate.
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The property crime rate is 75% lower than
the national average, while the rate of violent
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crime is a welcomed 90% lower.
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As far as amenities go, the residents have
a wide selection, including entertainment,
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dining, shopping and recreation options.
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1. Milton.
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Approximately 32 miles north of Atlanta, is
Milton.
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Surrounded by rolling hills and a beautiful,
rural landscape, Milton is a serene escape
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from the city.
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As a highly affluent city, Milton has an excellent
education system.
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The city is full of beautiful homes and recreational
activities for residents to enjoy: swimming,
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parks, golf, baseball, tennis, horseback riding,
festivals and more.
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The city also boasts the lowest violent-crime
rate per capita and encompasses one of the
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lowest percentages of families below the poverty
level.
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