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Atlanta

#21 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
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  • City in Georgia
  • 856 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C-
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Atlanta is a city in Georgia with a population of 465,230. Atlanta is in Fulton County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Atlanta offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Atlanta there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Atlanta and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Atlanta...
    Population
    465,230

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $238,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,037
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      57%
    • Own
      43%
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    Atlanta Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C-
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Assault
        480.1
        282.7
      • Murder
        17.7
        6.1
      • Rape
        49.4
        40.7
      • Robbery
        221.5
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Burglary
        621.2
        500.1
      • Theft
        3,366.4
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        666.8
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        11%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        14%
      • 25-34 years
        20%
      • 35-44 years
        14%
      • 45-54 years
        12%
      • 55-64 years
        10%
      • 65+ years
        11%
      Education Levels
      National
      • Master's degree or higher
        21%
        12%
      • Bachelor's degree
        27%
        19%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        22%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        19%
        28%
      • Less than high school diploma
        10%
        13%

      Working in Atlanta

      Jobs
      B-
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $51,701
      National
      $55,322
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      Atlanta Reviews

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      Atlanta is one of my favorite cities to visit on the weekends. With popular destinations such as Ponce City and Krog Street Market, grabbing a meal has never been easier or more delicious. If you are looking to be active, I suggest visiting Centennial Olympic Park or the Belt Line for a brisk jog or just a mild stroll to experience Atlanta's scenery. Not to mention the popping college scene with facilities for Georgia State State University and Georgia Tech providing beautiful campus tours as well. For your shopping needs, I suggest trying stores like Buffalo Exchange or stores within Ponce City Market to find a one-of-a-kind piece. There is always something to do in Atlanta!
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      Anything you ever wanted to do, you can do in Atlanta! The Greater Atlanta area has a heavy Arts and Culture environment, and a huge "Foodie" movement. There are several Museums in the vicinity, as well as one of the best Aquariums around. Lot's of family fun attractions are available, such as the Atlanta Zoo, and the Six Flags Over Georgia/White Water Amusement Park. Definitely, a great place to visit, but for the residents, the heavy traffic volumes can be a real headache. Unfortunately, the light rail system there (MARTA), doesn't go that far out beyond the city proper. Hopefully, an expansion of the transit system in the near future will happen to help alleviate the heavy congestion on the interstates that run through the area.
      Atlanta is a great city! The layout is very urban and screams that "big city" lifestyle, featuring a wide array of activities, paid and free, a diverse population (politically, religiously, ethnically, etc.) and a massive array of universities, as well as some critically acclaimed public and private schools.

      One famous issue with the city is the car traffic - it's horrible. There is public transportation that is being expanded, but is currently somewhat lackluster. Crime is not exorbitant in most areas, but it is a pressing issue. Aside from that, Atlanta is a great city!

      There are affordable areas to live in as well as expensive ones, as well as safer areas and more dangerous ones, but that's the case with just about any city. Houses and apartments are being put up all around down on a regular basis. As a young person, I haven't had difficulty finding somewhere cheap and safe to live.

      Great town!