Best Places to Live in Georgia

If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in Georgia, you’ve come to the right place!

Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget. 

Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in Georgia:

• What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
• What is the job market like in the area? 
• How is commuting and transportation? 
• How good are public schools in the area?
• Is it a safe place to live? 
• What is the culture like? 
• What is there to do for fun? 
• What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?

With that said, our picks for the best places to live in Georgia include:

1. Sandy Springs
2. Atlanta
3. Athens

Read why they made the list below!

1. Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs is located in Fulton County within the northern part of Georgia.

With a population of 107,000, Sandy Springs ranks 7th largest in Georgia. It’s a medium sized city with an urban and suburban feel in most areas. 

Sandy Springs’ climate is classified as a humid subtropical climate with cold winters and hot humid summers. Average highs range from 50 to 88 throughout the year, with July being the hottest month on average. 

Average lows range from 29 to 67, with January being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate Sandy Springs on a few key categories:

2. Atlanta

Atlanta is located in Fulton County within the north central region of Georgia.

With a population of 490,000, Atlanta ranks largest in Georgia. It’s a large city with an urban feel in most areas. 

Atlanta’s climate is classified as humid subtropical with 4 distinct seasons including a hot, humid summer and cool winters.

Here’s how we rate Atlanta on a few key categories:

3. Athens

Athens is located in Clarke County within the north-central of Georgia.

With a population of 125,000, Athens ranks 6th largest in Georgia. It’s a medium sized city with a suburban feel in most areas. 

Here’s how we rate Athens on a few key categories:

Next Steps: Prepare for your Move

Moving to a new state or new city can be a pretty daunting process! Trust us, we’ve been there. 

That’s why we’ve created this site to help you along the way. Check out some of our other resources as you continue down the path towards your new home:

• Moving to Georgia Checklist
• What’s it like living in Georgia?

Plus, we’ve made it easy for you to shop and compare all different types of insurance policies as you prepare for your move. (Expert tip: This is one of the BEST ways to save some money). Get started below:

• Car Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Home Insurance
• Renter’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Motorcycle Insurance