Top suburbs for residency in Georgia
Urban areas might possess the nightlife, yet the practicality and economical aspects of the suburbs are becoming increasingly attractive as the millennial demographic transitions into its home purchasing phase. Even prior to the COVID-19 outbreak transforming workplace conventions and intensifying the housing market, individuals have been migrating away from significant metropolitan hubs.
For example, in Colorado, lesser-known suburban areas surrounding Denver such as Boulder have emerged as hotspots for young families, ranking among the top choices for out-of-state millennials choosing to relocate in 2023. Organizations are likewise recognizing this trend: many are opening satellite branches and new headquarters in less urbanized regions.
Stacker compiled a compilation of the premier suburbs for living in Georgia utilizing data from Niche’s 2024 Best Places to Live. Niche evaluates living locations based on a variety of criteria, encompassing the cost of living, educational attainment of residents, housing prices, and the caliber of schools.
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#30. Peachtree Corners, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 1,078
– Population: 42,147
– Median household income: $74,716
– Median home value: $444,000 (51% own)
– Median rent: $1,471 (49% rent)
– Leading public schools: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology (grade A+), International Charter School of Atlanta (grade A), Paul Duke STEM High School (grade A)
– Leading private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+), Notre Dame Academy (grade A+)
#29. Sugar Hill, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 987
– Population: 24,947
– Median household income: $94,520
– Median home value: $330,100 (81% own)
– Median rent: $1,497 (19% rent)
– Leading public schools: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology (grade A+), Alliance Academy for Innovation (grade A+), Buford Senior Academy (grade A+)
– Leading private schools: Notre Dame Academy (grade A+), Greater Atlanta Christian School (grade A+), Pinecrest Academy (grade A+)
#28. Kennesaw, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 937
– Population: 33,360
– Median household income: $81,467
– Median home value: $262,000 (65% own)
– Median rent: $1,673 (35% rent)
– Leading public schools: Kennesaw Mountain High School (grade A), Palmer Middle School (grade A minus), Bullard Elementary School (grade A minus)
– Leading private schools: The Walker School (grade A+), Mount Paran Christian School (grade A+), North Cobb Christian School (grade A)
#27. Martinez, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 920
– Population: 33,773
– Median household income: $80,130
– Median home value: $211,200 (73% own)
– Median rent: $1,157 (27% rent)
– Leading public schools: Stallings Island Middle School (grade A), Parkway Elementary School (grade A), River Ridge Elementary School (grade A)
– Leading private schools: Augusta Preparatory Day School (grade A+), Westminster Schools of Augusta (grade A), Evans Christian Academy (grade A)
#26. Berkeley Lake, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 881
– Population: 2,527
– Median household income: $152,908
– Median home value: $644,100 (97% own)
– Median rent: $2,175 (3% rent)
– Leading public schools: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology (grade A+), Paul Duke STEM High School (grade A), International Charter Academy of Georgia (grade A)
– Leading private schools: Notre Dame Academy (grade A+), Greater Atlanta Christian School (grade A+), Marist School (grade A+)
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#25. Vinings, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 784
– Population: 12,947
– Median household income: $91,071
– Median home value: $559,900 (36% own)
– Median rent: $1,662 (64% rent)
– Leading public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Teasley Elementary School (grade A minus), Nickajack Elementary School (grade A minus)
– Leading private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)
#24. Smyrna, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 780
– Population: 55,863
– Median household income: $92,258
– Median home value: $380,100 (57% own)
– Median rent: $1,553 (43% rent)
– Leading public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Wheeler High School (grade A), King Springs Elementary School (grade A)
– Leading private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)
#23. Mountain Park, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 593
– Population: 959
– Median household income: $130,208
– Median home value: $323,700 (91% own)
– Median rent: $1,543 (9% rent)
– Leading public schools: Roswell High School (grade A), International Charter School of Atlanta (grade A), Fulton Academy of Science & Technology (grade A)
– Leading private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), Mount Pisgah Christian School (grade A+), King’s Ridge Christian School (grade A)
#22. Druid Hills, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 730
– Population: 8,467
– Median household income: $138,262
– Median home value: $744,600 (63% own)
– Median rent: $1,968 (37% rent)
– Leading public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), DeKalb School of the Arts (grade A), DeKalb Early College Academy (grade A)
– Leading private schools: Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+), The Paideia School (grade A+)
#21. Woodstock, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 724
– Population: 35,171
– Median household income: $100,913
– Median home value: $359,800 (65% own)
– Median rent: $1,656 (35% rent)
– Leading public schools: International Charter School of Atlanta (grade A), Fulton Academy of Science & Technology (grade A), Bascomb Elementary School (grade A)
– Leading private schools: The Walker School (grade A+), Mount Paran Christian School (grade A+), North Cobb Christian School (grade A)
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#20. Watkinsville, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 657
– Population: 2,998
– Median household income: $78,750
– Median home value: $291,200 (77% own)
– Median rent: $1,381 (23% rent)
– Leading public schools: Dove Creek Elementary School (grade A+), Oconee County Elementary School (grade A), Oconee County Middle School (grade A)
– Leading private schools: Athens Academy (grade A+), Prince Avenue Christian School (grade A), Westminster Christian Academy (grade A minus)
#19. Bogart, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 651
– Population: 1,276
– Median household income: $83,333
– Median home value: $235,300 (79% own)
– Median rent: $996 (21% rent)
– Leading public schools: North Oconee High School (grade A+), Dove Creek Elementary School (grade A), Malcom Bridge Elementary School (grade A)
– Leading private schools: Athens Academy (grade A+), Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School (grade A), Prince Avenue Christian School (grade A)
#18. Avondale Estates, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 648
– Population: 3,507
– Median household income: $136,250
– Median home value: $492,500 (88% own)
– Median rent: $1,675 (12% rent)
– Leading public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), DeKalb School of the Arts (grade A), DeKalb Early College Academy (grade A)
– Leading private schools: The Paideia School (grade A+), Midtown International School (grade A+), Capstone Academy (grade A+)
#17. Evans, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 627
– Population: 37,456
– Median household income: $125,325
– Median home value: $314,100 (89% own)
– Median rent: $1,470 (11% rent)
– Leading public schools: Stallings Island Middle School (grade A), Parkway Elementary School (grade A), River Ridge Elementary School (grade A)
– Leading private schools: Augusta Preparatory Day School (grade A+), Westminster Schools of Augusta (grade A), Evans Christian Academy (grade A)
#16. Mountain Park, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 593
– Population: 959
– Median household income: $130,208
– Median home value: $323,700 (91% own)
– Median rent: $1,543 (9% rent)
– Leading public schools: Roswell High School (grade A), International Charter School of Atlanta (grade A), Fulton Academy of Science & Technology (grade A)
– Leading private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), Mount Pisgah Christian School (grade A+), King’s Ridge Christian School (grade A)
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#15. Dunwoody, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 552
– Population: 51,458
– Median household income: $106,710
– Median home value: $545,200 (56% own)
– Median rent: $1,721 (44% rent)
– Leading public schools: Denmark High School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), DeKalb School of the Arts (grade A)
– Leading private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+)
#14. Brookhaven, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 528
– Population: 56,848
– Median household income: $114,570
– Median home value: $626,800 (55% own)
– Median rent: $1,711 (45% rent)
– Leading public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), DeKalb School of the Arts (grade A)
– Leading private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+)
Georgia
– Overall Rank: 497
– Population: 31,742
– Median household income: $88,915
– Median home value: $334,800 (55% own)
– Median rent: $1,675 (45% rent)
– Leading public schools: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology (grade A+), Buford Senior Academy (grade A+), Peachtree Ridge High School (grade A+)
– Leading private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), Notre Dame Academy (grade A+), Greater Atlanta Christian School (grade A+)
#12. Sandy Springs, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 466
– Population: 107,221
– Median household income: $93,303
– Median home value: $556,300 (50% own)
– Median rent: $1,670 (50% rent)
– Leading public schools: Denmark High School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), International Charter School of Atlanta (grade A)
– Leading private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+)
#11. Peachtree City, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 460
– Population: 38,414
– Median household income: $111,850
– Median home value: $435,300 (74% own)
– Median rent: $1,841 (26% rent)
– Leading public schools: McIntosh High School (grade A+), Starrs Mill High School (grade A), Coweta Charter Academy (grade A)
– Leading private schools: Landmark Christian School (grade A+), The Forest School: An Acton Academy (grade A+), Counterpane Montessori School (grade A)
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#10. Lookout Mountain, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 428
– Population: 1,793
– Median household income: $145,625
– Median home value: $451,200 (89% own)
– Median rent: $1,133 (11% rent)
– Leading public schools: Fairyland Elementary School (grade A), Chattanooga Valley Middle School (grade B), Ridgeland High School (grade B)
– Leading private schools: McCallie School (grade A+), Baylor School (grade A+), Girls Preparatory School (grade A)
#9. North Druid Hills, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 392
– Population: 17,241
– Median household income: $92,893
– Median home value: $460,100 (39% own)
– Median rent: $1,716 (61% rent)
– Leading public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), DeKalb School of the Arts (grade A)
– Leading private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)
#8. Tyrone, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 356
– Population: 7,710
– Median household income: $112,898
– Median home value: $372,700 (90% own)
– Median rent: $1,094 (10% rent)
– Leading public schools: McIntosh High School (grade A+), Coweta Charter Academy (grade A), Booth Middle School (grade A)
– Leading private schools: Woodward Academy – College Park (grade A+), Landmark Christian School (grade A+), The Forest School: An Acton Academy (grade A+)
#7. Suwanee, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 274
– Population: 21,238
– Median household income: $100,780
– Median home value: $375,500 (64% own)
– Median rent: $1,826 (36% rent)
– Leading public schools: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology (grade A+), Buford Senior Academy (grade A+), Peachtree Ridge High School (grade A+)
– Leading private schools: Notre Dame Academy (grade A+), Greater Atlanta Christian School (grade A+), Wesleyan School (grade A+)
#6. North Decatur, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 253
– Population: 17,183
– Median household income: $103,468
– Median home value: $410,800 (57% own)
– Median rent: $1,609 (43% rent)
– Leading public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), DeKalb School of the Arts (grade A)
– Leading private schools: Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+), The Paideia School (grade A+)
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#5. Roswell, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 204
– Population: 92,770
– Median household income: $122,924
– Median home value: $479,400 (71% own)
– Median rent: $1,619 (29% rent)
– Leading public schools: Alliance Academy for Innovation (grade A+), Milton High School (grade A+), Denmark High School (grade A+)
– Leading private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), The Walker School (grade A+), Notre Dame Academy (grade A+)
#4. Decatur, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 163
– Population: 24,421
– Median household income: $129,992
– Median home value: $654,400 (64% own)
– Median rent: $1,611 (36% rent)
– Leading public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Oakhurst Elementary School (grade A), Westchester Elementary School (grade A)
– Leading private schools: The Paideia School (grade A+), Midtown International School (grade A+), Capstone Academy (grade A+)
#3. Milton, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 132
– Population: 41,029
– Median household income: $142,845
– Median home value: $642,500 (74% own)
– Median rent: $1,765 (26% rent)
– Leading public schools: Alliance Academy for Innovation (grade A+), Alpharetta High School (grade A+), Milton High School (grade A+)
– Leading private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), Mount Pisgah Christian School (grade A+), Pinecrest Academy (grade A+)
#2. Alpharetta, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 16
– Population: 65,884
– Median household income: $141,402
– Median home value: $562,000 (67% own)
– Median rent: $1,767 (33% rent)
– Leading public schools: Alliance Academy for Innovation (grade A+), Alpharetta High School (grade A+), Milton High School (grade A+)
– Leading private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), Notre Dame Academy (grade A+), Marist School (grade A+)
#1. Johns Creek, Georgia
– Overall Rank: 6
– Population: 82,230
– Median household income: $153,882
– Median home value: $525,100 (79% own)
– Median rent: $1,944 (21% rent)
– Leading public schools: Alliance Academy for Innovation (grade A+), Alpharetta High School (grade A+), Northview High School (grade A+)
– Leading private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), Notre Dame Academy (grade A+), Greater Atlanta Christian School (grade A+)
This article includes data gathering and composition by Elena Cox and forms part of a series employing data automation across 40 states.
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