2023 Best Places to Raise a Family in Georgia

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  316 reviews

Current Resident: Johns Creek is just an amazing place! I've lived there for 10 years now and it has a great environment and everything's close to you (grocery store, shopping center, auto stuff, DMV). People are nice and the schools are top ranked, Northview is close by and is the 2nd best public high school in Georgia. There's also lots of great restaurants and lots of diversity as well.... Read 316 reviews

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• Population 82,068

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  Rating 4.27 out of 5  359 reviews

Current Resident: I love Alpharetta! It's a great place for all ages of people, from infants, toddlers, and children, all the way to adults and elderly citizens. It is a very safe, friendly community that is very inclusive despite its diversity. There are many parks and recreational areas around for sports, walking, and trails. In addition, many of the schools in the area are among the best in Georgia. Real estate is on the rise, and the area has been named among the best suburbs in America multiple times. Properties here are expensive but well worth the price, as this is a place one can remain for the entirety of their lives.... Read 359 reviews

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• Population 65,187

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  132 reviews

Current Resident: I love the atmosphere that surrounds the city! Milton is truly a unique place filled with many different contrasting people. Personally, I have lived here for just over a decade, and as a student, Milton has provided me with many opportunities for growth. My school is fantastic, we have unique extracurriculars and ample funding for the students. The city is chock full of diversity, and the kids are very driven towards success. I have only experienced positive things about this city, and I hope to live in a place like it when I am fully independent. I love the mall, it is quite developed by that area, and seeing new businesses come and go. We have fantastic food because of this, and there is a lot of support by my fellow citizens to support these small stores. For example, there are many little boutiques or fusion restaurants, which truly demonstrate the amount of flair that the city of Milton flaunts. The city is really well maintained (except for when it snows, which is a rarity).... Read 132 reviews

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• Population 40,487

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  169 reviews

Current Resident: I live in Peachtree City and it is a great place to start a family and raise your kids. The school system is superb as McIntosh High School acceding in their academics and many sports. This golf community contains around 100 miles of golf cart paths around the entire city. Kids are able to attain their driving permit at age 15 and drive the golf carts by themselves (as they have to wait till they're 16 to take their driver's test). But, ages 15 and up all use golf carts. You can get to your home, favorite restaurant, go shopping, or go golfing! There are many lakes in Peachtree City as well. They are great for fishing, paddle boarding, and going for a swim! Very kind and friendly community in Peachtree City.... Read 169 reviews

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• Population 37,867

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  12 reviews

Current Resident: Lake Claire is a wonderful, quiet neighborhood rich in community and family friendly values. It is very close to public transportation. Lots of great community events, playgrounds, and restaurants within a few miles.... Read 12 reviews

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• Population 4,622

• Suburb in Georgia

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  Rating 4.57 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: I love where I live! Living on the mountain is a unique experience I cherish. Lookout Mountain, GA is far enough from big cities to be in the country but close enough to enjoy the perks of cities. I love the views of sunrises and sunsets that we get. There are also so many great places to hike and explore.... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 1,701

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  187 reviews

Current Resident: I first moved to Decatur for school and have moved back after living in other neighborhoods around Atlanta. I love living here because it's relatively quiet and easy to get around while still being in proximity to Atlanta. There are parks, restaurants, and other features unique to Decatur that I love too. The only thing I would improve would be our transportation options. I would love the City of Decatur to partner with MARTA to create light rail options for the east side of town.... Read 187 reviews

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• Population 24,334

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.47 out of 5  218 reviews

Current Resident: My first year in Suwanee, Georgia has been an enjoyable experience. What I enjoy, are all the diverse cafe's like Cafe Mixx or Caffe Bean. There are many diverse grocery shops that are accessible everywhere in the city like H-Mart, Suwanee Bazar, or just your local sprouts. The have shops accessible all around, and yummy restaurants that serve gourmet. Suwanee is full of diverse food, shops, and people. Usually going out somewhere fun is hard because it's hard to find a nice place, or its too far. However, Suwanee has something fun everywhere, which makes it a happy place to be everywhere in the city!... Read 218 reviews

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• Population 20,629

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: I've wanted to live in this neighborhood for a while. One street over and there are many bustling business, but our street is quiet and friendly. The only things I'd change would be my landlord being more engaged about the condition of the house or live in CA.... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 4,104

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  83 reviews

Current Resident: There are many things amazing about Sugar Hill! For one, we've had a lot of new development in the past 7 years like the building of our Town Hall, a park, and stores in that area.This new development has brought more people to uor area and caused the development to skyrocket in speed. Instead of having to drive 20 minutes out of town to go and hang out with a friend, we now can drive (or even walk!) 5 minutes away and have a day of fun. Additionally, Sugar Hill is extremely clean; there's never debris on the road, trash or litter on the sidewalks or road. Anything tossed gets picked up as soon as possible as if it were never there. he Sugar Hill cmomunirt is tight-knit due to it being a branch of Buford, georgia, but now that it's growing into it's own, it is more concentrated in schools, work and even neighborhoods. one thing I'd like to change is for there to be a bus system in my town. Although it's not quite finished developing, a bus system would make it easier on traffic.... Read 83 reviews

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• Population 24,599

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  22 reviews

Current Resident: Amazing oasis just outside the perimeter. Safe, quiet, incredible sense of community, abundant parks, school system that has proven strong for 30+ years. Walk to schools, multiple parks, library, aquatic center, and grocery stores! 5 minute trip to Stone Mountain Park. No walkable nightlife to speak of, but that's where the drawbacks stop. Easy access to 78 and 285 makes the city easily accessible. Highly, highly recommend the Mountain Park community!... Read 22 reviews

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• Population 12,680

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

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• Population 1,158

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4 out of 5  21 reviews

Current Resident: Phenomenal location! Close to everything of interest to our young family of four (i.e., restaurants, parks, library, grocery stores, etc). Our daughter attends preschool at Clairmont Presbyterian, and we love it. The ethnicities are quite diverse here, and everyone is cordial to one another. Only downside is traffic on Clairmont and N Druid Hills, but it’s a fantastic place for both young and old, as well as single and married.... Read 21 reviews

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• Population 16,369

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: I'm a new resident at Hills Park. I purchased a home in the area at the end of 2018 and I love this place. The neighbors are friendly and the area is very safe. The home styles are wide-ranging from Craftsman to Modern and people have unique ways of designing their homes. Hills Park is close to lots of shopping districts including Atlantic Station, The Works, and more. Due to its proximity to both I-285 and I-75 along with several Marta stops and train stations, Hills Park is great for commuters. In terms of schooling, Hills Park is in one of the best public school districts within city of Atlanta limits. Food trucks frequent Hills Park and there are plenty of sidewalks for joggers and families to take strolls through the neighborhood. Hills Park is a Beltline Neighborhood and the city has plans for major investments in the area, therefore, huge growth it expected.... Read 1 review

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• Population 1,394

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  281 reviews

Current Resident: I have been living in Georgia since last October and I must say it's a very welcoming city. Not only is the city welcoming, but the atmosphere is breathtaking, especially during the fall and winter months. I've never seen so many smiles in one place. My neighborhood and the people who live there are very friendly, and I think it's wonderful when neighbors get together and create a space where people can connect and take part in gardening. We also organize events from time to time so that the whole neighborhood gathers and enjoys themselves!... Read 281 reviews

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• Population 92,688

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Current Resident: This area has changed tremendously over the last 5-10 years. It is very safe with accessible stores all along Roswell Road. There are a variety of food, supermarket, gym and shopping options as well. It is also all close to Chastain Park and its amphitheater which is beautiful to go walk or enjoy a concert.... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 1,958

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  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.... Read 8 reviews

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• Population 2,503

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

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• Population 3,206

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  46 reviews

Current Resident: Tyrone is a cute town that houses a variety of many local businesses to occupy your time in. The quaint town also has a lot of greenery and open land which is great for people that love the outdoors or just want to take an afternoon stroll. Downtown Tyrone also has golf cart paths that connect to a larger town called Peachtree City. These paths provide an easy access to many other restaurants, stores, and amazing golf courses, all without needing a car! The only thing I would change about Tyrone is it houses many conservatives that voice their white supremacist ideals with large confederate flags and signs that read "All Lives Matter." I understand we all have a right to voice our opinion, but sometimes in this small town citizens let their opinions get in the way of being a respectful person.... Read 46 reviews

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• Population 7,615

• Suburb of Augusta, GA

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  174 reviews

Current Resident: We love living in Evans! The public schools are excellent, the neighborhoods and beautiful, and the people are so friendly. Our neighborhood borders the Savannah River which has tons of wildlife and is fun to kayak. So many excellent local restaurants and great clothing and home boutiques around the area. Love being two hours from the beach, mountains and big city offerings in Atlanta, Charleston or Charlotte. Great place to live!!... Read 174 reviews

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• Population 38,452

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.73 out of 5  11 reviews

Current Resident: Fantastic neighborhood (especially Morningside itself). Close to top schools (public also!), Piedmont park, midtown, the airport, nightlife, entertainment, buckhead, west midtown, Georgia tech, downtown, Emory, and more. Houses are unique and some of the coolest in the city and surrounding suburbs. It’s cool to see a southwestern stucco, a tudor, a bungalow, and etc. all next to each other. Neighbors are awesome and super diverse, smart, and engaged in their community. Liberal, moderate, or conservative. You could find a nice home and community here. Crime is minimal. I feel VERY comfortable with my family in Morningside. Everyone is always walking their pets, riding bikes with their family, or doing something outside on the sidewalks and streets - huge community feel. Plenty of police and midtown blue. Love this place! You literally couldn’t go wrong living in this neighborhood. My wife and I picked it specifically because it checks so many boxes. If you can afford it, do it!... Read 11 reviews

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• Population 4,174

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  211 reviews

Current Resident: I love Duluth! I will start by saying I am not from Georgia, and I am very picky about where I call home. I visited many areas of GA in search of a place that’s safe, clean, and comfortable. I can definitely say you will get that with Duluth. The streets are clean, the parks are nice, the grocery stores are clean and feel safe. You don’t have people just hanging out. Mostly everyone I have encountered is pretty friendly. Great experience overall.... Read 211 reviews

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• Population 31,506

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: We have lived in Peachtree Hills for 17+ years - we have 4 children (youngest is a toddler, oldest is a teen) and have loved raising our family with access to the city while being a part of a sweet neighborhood community. It has accessibility to everything - great restaurants, grocery, excellent private & public schools.... Read 1 review

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• Population 4,108

• Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: Perhaps the most unique community in Atlanta. Located just off Peachtree within the old Atlanta core at the border of Midtown and Buckhead. Extraordinarily convenience to much of Atlanta In a very private neighborhood of several hundred homes with no through streets, a private park and pool, surrounded in part by a protected natural buffer. Just unusual and rather idyllic city neighborhood that evolved through a fortuitous combination of chance and design.... Read 1 review

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• Population 1,501

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Peachtree Park for 15 years and have raised my children here. The public schools have been wonderful, the neighborhood works together to solve problems, and we are a community!... Read 3 reviews

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