2019 Best Places to Raise a Family in GeorgiaAbout this List

Johns Creek

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA
• 254 reviews

Current Resident: Johns Creek, Georgia is a beautiful suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. All of the schools are highly ranked and it is one of the safest places to live in Georgia. It is very diverse, which is why there are always many international fairs for people of all cultures. Living in Johns Creek gives you a very modern lifestyle. You will always see beautiful neighborhoods with great, respectful people! It is extremely peaceful and there has never been a crime problem in this area. There are many opportunities to succeed while living in Johns Creek, especially knowing that it is quite safe and everyone is involved in making the community better.
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• 83,397 Population

Decatur

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA
• 136 reviews

Current Resident: I go to Agnes Scott College, and I love walking downtown on the weekends to study at a coffee shop, try new food, or shop for Christmas/birthday gifts. There are lots of unique shops and restaurants. Choose your coffee shop carefully, though; Starbucks is always packed!
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• 22,022 Population

Berkeley Lake

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA
• 8 reviews

Former Resident: I lived in Berkeley Lake for thirty years it is absolutely one of the finest communities in America.
Berkeley Lake has a city charter with a Mayor and city council so the city is able to better control it’s destiny.
The Homeowners Association is very involved in keeping the lake itself in wonderful condition for wildlife and the homeowners.
Fabulous Memories of the people and the beauty of the Lake.
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• 2,005 Population

Alpharetta

• Town in Georgia
• 271 reviews

Current Resident: I would not change growing up and living in Alpharetta for anything! Alpharetta is constantly developing and improving. They have added a very trendy downtown area which offers something for everyone: breweries, restaurants, shopping, and childrens' areas. Its a perfect place for a nice afternoon with the family or a date night with your significant other.
The schools in the area are some of the best in the state. I say this based on my own education k-12 in the local schools: Crabapple Crossing, Northwestern, and Milton.
Unfortunately, Alpharetta is not very diverse. I would like to see it improve its affordability and access to public transportation to make it available for all classes of people. I would say this is the one downside.
With a little bit more social progression, Alpharetta really can be a place for everyone!
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• 63,929 Population

Suwanee

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA
• 137 reviews

Current Resident: Suwanee, Ga is the place to move if you're looking for a quiet, small town with tons of stuff to do, or if you're looking to move somewhere with your family. Suwanee is a great family town, and one of the top 15 places to live in Ga. They have houses of all shapes and sizes, and terrific 10/10 ratings for schools. If you want your kids in a safe, suburb area of Atlanta, move to Suwanee!
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• 18,655 Population

Milton

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA
• 117 reviews

Current Resident: Milton is a very safe and diverse area with great schools, great for families! I have lived here for 5 years and have only good things to say. Milton has a small town feel with large city resources. The job market is booming and opportunities are endless. It is driving distance, about 30 minutes, to the major city of Atlanta.
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• 37,556 Population

Collier Hills North

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

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• 3,296 Population

Woodfield

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA
• 1 review

Current Resident: This area is Memorial Park not Woodfield. Best Secret in Atlanta minutes to everything and great access to express ways without hearing them. The cluster is Springlake, Wildwood, and Memorial Park. Three huge City parks plus public golf course and one of the best City Tennis Centers Bitsy Grant. Best running trails and biking trails. Easy access to grocery and drug stores. Moments to downtown and best places to eat in Atlanta. Huge Halloween Parties and play groups are great. Near many Churches and Temples. Top rated IB public elementary, Brandon, and Atlanta Classical Academy Charter School. Close to finest private schools in Atlanta.
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• 2,984 Population

Sherwood Forest

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

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• 1,340 Population

Peachtree Corners

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA
• 59 reviews

Current Resident: Love the area. Friendly people, great neighborhood communities and a wonderful place to raise kids. We moved into our neighborhood a year ago and immediately found a group of young families new to the area to link up with. Being close to so much is a major plus also!
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• 41,907 Population

Mountain Park

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: A wonderful family friendly family neighborhood. Close enough to walk to nearby park and/or high school.
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• 13,830 Population

Sugar Hill

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA
• 61 reviews

Current Resident: Sugar Hill is a quickly-growing and spread out area that has the potential to be so great. Although there isn't too much to do at the moment, neighboring cities, such as Suwanee or Buford, are close and allow Sugar Hill to be a safe family-friendly area. The Sugar Hill Bowl, that is currently being built, will provide great nightlife and a way to bring the community together. This small town provides multiple parks and a great education system, making it great for children and a good place to raise a family.
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• 21,644 Population

Lookout Mountain

• Town in Georgia
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: Lookout Mountain GA is absolutely beautiful and offers quaint neighborhoods and tree lined mountain roads. The Fairyland community is lovely with community Halloween, baseball parade, 4th of July parade, yard sales and festival events.

I have only been here for a year but the people are friendly and it is easy to get connected through social media and town hall communication. There is little crime because everyone knows everyone else and looks out for kids or pets that wander too far.

My favorites are the access to Lula Lake falls, amenities at Covenant College, amazing church family options, and Fairyland Elementary school playground/field and events.
The disadvantages are limited stores/businesses in the area and limited sidewalks and bicycle lanes for the many walkers and bikers.

Overall excellent and an amazing place to raise a family.
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• 1,646 Population

Hanover West

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

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• 3,023 Population

Peachtree Heights East

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

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• 1,923 Population

Chastain Park

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA
• 1 review

Current Resident: Nothing special from my perspective be also if you say hi to your neighbors it's easy to get to know them and there a couple of parks with sports programs that youth can get involved in such as baseball which I personally have participated in when I was younger.
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• 6,459 Population

Druid Hills

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

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• 3,819 Population

Tyrone

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA
• 38 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Tyrone for over 12 years now, and it's the most peaceful town you'll ever visit! It is safe to say that not much happens, but that doesn't take away from all fun attractions you can enjoy with friends and family like the Tyrone park or visiting its neighboring city, Peachtree city. This city is truly one of its kind and is a great place to get away from the stress of a fast paced life.
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• 7,199 Population

Peachtree City

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA
• 136 reviews

Current Resident: Peachtree City is a great area to live in! The school system is great and everyone is really friendly. The golf cart paths are great for anyone who doesn't want to spend money on gas or they just want to go on an adventure. The only con about PTC is that it is far from the highway, which means trying to go anywhere in Atlanta is a kind of long trip.
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• 34,988 Population

Roswell

• Town in Georgia
• 229 reviews

Current Resident: It's where I grew up! It's a suburb outside of Atlanta and is a safe area. The public schools are really good academically and there's a lot of parks and recreation centers. You can also go to downtown Roswell where there's a lot of trendy restaurants. A lot of people go there for a night out on the town. They also have an "Alive in Roswell" event which is the third Thursday of every month. This is when they close off part of the road so you can walk around and play games, eat at food trucks, and see live bands! The people you will find living here would be families and people who want to live an average, laid back life. Overall, Roswell is a great place for families to live or for people to visit.
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• 94,239 Population

Lake Claire

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA
• 9 reviews

Current Resident: This is a unicorn neighborhood. Thought to be mythical, but this one exists. Suburban feel with lots of trees, joggers/bikers, and strollers. Urban areas within two miles to satisfy shopping and dining desires. Many accessible parks and trails.
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• 4,346 Population

Brookhaven

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: Overall, it is a nice place to live. For the most part, I have had friendly experiences with neighbors and others living in the area. Traffic isn't the greatest, but the same can be said for most areas inside the 285 Perimeter.
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• 10,252 Population

North Buckhead

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA
• 14 reviews

Current Resident: Truly great place to live, work and play! Beautiful, diverse homes. Lovely parks (with more coming). Great neighbors and amazing schools.
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• 13,503 Population

Grayson

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA
• 54 reviews

Current Resident: Acting as a general citizen of the Grayson community I enjoy the cleanliness of the area as there is little to no trash scattered about haphazardly. I also enjoy the many community activities and opportunities that can be found posted and advertised around Grayson. I would like to see a more emphasized traffic system including a few more signs and possibly crossing guards. Overall, Grayson is a wonderful place to live with many opportunities waiting to be explored.
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• 3,303 Population

Brookwood Hills

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

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• 3,160 Population