From schools to housing. These are the top 20 places to live in Georgia, according to Niche

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If you call Georgia home, your city might just be one of the best places to live in the state, at least according to Niche’s new 2025 rankings.

The data analysis platform recently released its “2025 Best Places to Live in Georgia” report, evaluating hundreds of locations based on factors like affordability, diversity, public schools, walkability, and more.

Here's what to know.

What is the best place to live in Georgia?

The No. 1 spot goes to Atlantic Station in Fulton County, which earned an A+ overall grade.

Niche praised Atlantic Station, with a population of 3,351, for its mix of residential charm and city convenience:

"Living in Atlantic Station offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Atlantic Station there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Atlantic Station and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Atlantic Station are highly rated."

What are the top 20 places to live in Georgia?

Here's what Niche ranked as the top 20 best places to live in Georgia:

  1. Atlantic Station

  2. Midtown

  3. Johns Creek

  4. Alpharetta

  5. Morningside/Lenox Park

  6. Buckhead Village

  7. Buckhead Forest

  8. Lake Claire

  9. Home Park

  10. Candler Park

  11. Milton

  12. Pine Hills

  13. Virginia Highland

  14. Buckhead Heights

  15. Peachtree Heights East

  16. North Buckhead

  17. Decatur

  18. Ansley Park

  19. Brookwood Hills

  20. North Decatur

Methodology

Niche’s rankings are based on a wide range of data, including public school quality, crime rates, housing costs, job opportunities, and access to amenities.

Each location is graded using recent statistics from sources like the U.S. Census and FBI, as well as user feedback to reflect overall livability.

Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at [email protected]m.

This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: The best places to live in Georgia. Niche ranks 20 best spots in GA

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