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2018 Best Suburbs to Live in the Atlanta AreaAbout this List

Explore the best suburbs to live in the U.S. based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other sources. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Decatur

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 97
    1 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: Decatur is centrally located to major shopping areas, local food places and hospitals. There are 2 large hospitals within 10 minutes of down-town Decatur. The school system is one of the best in the Country and there is always something to do on the square in town. There are festivals for adults and children and on Saturday nights in May, June and July there are free concerts on the Square. A popular club is Eddie's Attic where Sugarland, John Mayer and the Indigo Girls got their careers going. It's great!
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    • 21,210 Population
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  2. Johns Creek

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 216
    2 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: Amazing, my hometown gives me everything plus some. When in high school everyone complains that it lacks fun activities, but that is true of every American suburb. It is an easy drive north to the mountains and an easy drive south to the city! The successful adults and high-income living that embodies the community drives the younger generation to make high achievments and enjoy the commodities that they were grown up enjoying. Additionally it is a safe city with natioanlly ranked schools that produce multiple ivy leaguers every year.
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    • 82,930 Population
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  3. Alpharetta

    • Town in Georgia
    • 219
    3 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: Alpharetta is a beautiful city and is growing in so many ways! With new shopping malls and houses or apartments available in walking distance. Beautiful landscaping throughout the city as well as decorations during the holidays. Alpharetta makes you feel right at home, with their food trucks and farmers market with locally grown vegetables it brings a new meaning to shopping small business. I love having home grown or locally made produce and when you get to meet the farmers and gardeners you will feel like you are apart of their family. The town and their events makes you feel like everyone is your neighbor.
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    • 63,013 Population
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  5. Suwanee

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 106
    4 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: If you are looking for a safe and secure to settle down with your family, Suwanee is a great city do aim for. Even as a visitor, it will be apparent the moment you set foot in Suwanee on just how "well-groomed" the city is. Suwanee hosts a large selection of food places for you and your family to choose from. The large variety is also within a very affordable travel distance, so long distance travel to your favorite ice-cream place will never be far away. In addition, Suwanee hosts the Main Event Arcade for the whole family to enjoy. Finally, if a decent education system is what you seek, a majority of the schools within the Suwanee area all have high educational ratings when compared to the rest of the state of Georgia. In conclusion, please consider moving to Suwanee, Georgia if any of these things are are appealing to you. You won't regret it!
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    • 18,001 Population
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  6. Roswell

    • Town in Georgia
    • 193
    5 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: Moved here a year ago and absolutely love it! It's a safe family oriented town. The Roswell North Elementary school worked out well for our kids- it has a great community of involved parents and wonderful teachers&staff with access to the park nearby and its creek for regular natural studies field trips. The Roswell Park provides an abundance of outdoors activities, after school enrichment and sports as well as camps at affordable costs for different ages, tennis courts and a great swimming pool. If you're within RNE proximity you'll have easy access to shopping and dining as well as walkability to downtown and park. Junior sports league in Roswell are top tier. Monthly events planned - Live After 5 every 3rd Thursday of the month, with bands, street performers and kids activities; organized bike rides throughout the year as it is developing into a very bike friendly town. All in all Roswell is a big city with a small town vibe where you can get a lot of house for your money.
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    • A
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    • 93,968 Population
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  7. Berkeley Lake

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 5
    6 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: Berkeley Lake has a very active homeowners association that is responsible for, among other things, maintaining the private lake around which the city is located. Many activities for members, including kids' night at the beach movies, fishing opportunities, etc. Being around 800 households, it's very quiet and downright bucolic, with its dense canopy of trees and flowering shrubs; it's like living in a park.
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    • A
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    • 1,924 Population
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  10. Milton

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 107
    7 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: Fantastic suburb of Atlanta! Excellent schools, beautiful homes, feels like the country with equestrian estates and tree lined roads. Includes the quaint Crabapple commercial district and broader Windward area shopping and office space.
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    • 36,755 Population
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  11. Tyrone

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 32
    8 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: Lovely small town to live in. Very family friendly! Great for families and elders. Not really a place for millenials. But still a great family town. Lots of family activities and activities/sports for younger kids.
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    • A
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    • 7,121 Population
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  12. Peachtree Corners

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 50
    9 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: Peachtree Corners is a safe and very family oriented community! Beautiful homes, awesome schools, walking trails, The Forum on Peachtree Parkway and within walking distance has many great stores for shopping and Restaurants. Jones Bridge Park nestled in Peachtree Corners is right on the Chattahoochee, it has everything for family/friends gatherings. Children's play area, picnic tables, covered Pavilion and grills for cookouts! Been here for 25 years and love it!
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    • A
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    • 38,446 Population
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  14. North Decatur

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 16
    10 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Niche User: County government is corrupt and inept. Taxes are ridiculously high especially when compared to other counties. We don't get what we pay for. The police are understaffed. Code enforcement does not happen. The cities are doing a lot better than our unincorporated community.
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    • B-
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    • 16,652 Population
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  15. Duluth

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 92
    11 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Works Here: I really like Duluth! The weather is super good. Like a spiring city. The people are friendly and warm-hearted. It is fresh here. The sky is clear, and the water is very safe. There are shopping malls here. It is convenience to live here. Many parks and mountains. The house beautiful here. Also many supermarkets here, like Korea markets, Chinese markets, and HongKong market. I enjoy eating.
    You can find various restaurants, Korean, Vietnam, Japan, Thailand and so on.
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    • 28,681 Population
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  16. Vinings

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 11
    12 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: Overall Vinings is like the best of both worlds. One can experience the convenience of living just outside of the city and having the peace of the suburbs at night. There are a lot of places to shop, dine and explore, including access to the Silver Comet Trail. It is the perfect in-between of the city and suburbs!
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    • 11,816 Population
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  19. Smyrna

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 115
    13 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: Smyrna is a great, family friendly place for any one to live and visit. I have lived in Smyrna all of my life and I am very familiar with all of my surroundings. The community center in Smyrna is a great place for taking children to the park, community library, recreational center, and even convenient , reasonable priced restaurants in that area as well. Smyrna sometimes has concerts known as the Jonquil festivals for all friends, family, children whoever and they also include food stations, games inflatables for children, art craft shops, puppet shows, live music and more. Smyrna is a great atmosphere to be in!
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    • B+
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    • 54,788 Population
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  20. Druid Hills

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 5
    14 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: Quiet neighborhood, streets are lined with trees and giant houses. It's close to Emory University and Virginia Highland/Little 5 Point nightlife. It's an amazing spot to be in.
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    • B-
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    • 13,444 Population
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  21. Avondale Estates

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 4
    15 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: Although density population in Avondale Estates area of Georgia. The median age in Avondale Estates is 25-60. In Avondale Estates 86% of the population is Caucasian. In Avondale Estates 70% of the schools are African American.
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    • C+
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    • 3,095 Population
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  22. Peachtree City

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 115
    16 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: Great golf cart community! Wonderful place to raise a family with many family opportunities, such as parks, parent groups, and fantastic schools. Peachtree City is a safe community with a top-notch police department. With the 100 miles of golf cart paths, there are many green spaces and it is a wonderful way to walk, run or bike.
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    • A
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    • 34,988 Population
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  23. Dunwoody

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 126
    17 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: I love Dunwoody. It is a wonderful family-oriented community. There is good places to eat, beautiful parks, and fun events. They have a fair that comes every year which is always a blast. They have food trucks during the summer where you can go hang out with friends and family. It doesn't get better than Dunwoody!
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    • B-
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    • 48,128 Population
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  26. Kennesaw

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 194
    18 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: Kennesaw is an excellent location for several reasons. It is just 30 minutes away from Atlanta, a major city with all kinds of events, stores, restaurants, and the busiest airport in the world. It's also very low crime, making it a safe alternative to living in the downtown area. Kennesaw is also home to a state University (Kennesaw State University) which is rapidly becoming a go-to choice for middle class students, with well-respected Nursing and Business programs. The natural scenery is also a plus. Located just north enough to be a short road trip to the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains where you can escape the hustle and bustle of suburban/metro Atlanta life and indulge in the rolling hills, wildlife, and small town communities. Growing up in Kennesaw has been a blessing, as everything you could need is within 1 hour driving distance. The only downfall: the cost of living has been increasing over the years, and traffic is a nightmare!
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    • A
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    • 32,669 Population
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  27. Woodstock

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 133
    19 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Former Resident: Woodstock has grown considerably the last 5 years! It has welcomed everyone, it's very diverse in it's shops and the town's people. I absolutely love living here! Everyone has a smiling face and southern hospitality that cannot be beat! There are upscale shopping excursions, wine tastings, horse farms and just a general feeling of a hometown without it feeling to small or too big! The subdivisions have wonderful neighbors that are always willing to help out if needed. There isn't a lot of 'trashy areas' in the city, which is nice for home values, as well as people values! The people here take pride in what they have and it shows! I would definitely recommend Woodstock whether you are retiring or a young couple starting out. It is a fabulous place to have everything you need without the hassle of the traffic of getting into the Atlanta area.
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    • A
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    • 27,964 Population
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  28. Sandy Springs

    • City in Georgia
    • 147
    20 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: I absolutely love living in Sansy Springs, Georgia! I have been here for a little over ten years, and this city has afforded me many opportunities that I otherwise wouldn't have had in the small town that I am from. Sandy Springs has everything a person could need or want in close proximity. I would highly recommend Sandy Springs living to anyone that would be interested. I especially love the sense of community in Sandy Springs. Not to mention the awesome police department that keeps their citizens safe. All in all, there's nothing I can say negatively about Sandy Springs!
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    • A-
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    • 102,212 Population
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  29. Mountain Park

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 18
    21 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Niche User: Crimes rarely happen in this town. The locals generally care a lot for each other and watch out for one another. When something does happen, it is shown on the news and mostly everyone does something about it.
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    • A+
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    • 13,580 Population
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  30. North Druid Hills

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 22
    22 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: North Druid Hills is the perfect to place to live if you want to be connected to all of Atlanta. We're a few minutes away from Decatur, Midtown, Buckhead, Little 5 Points, and much much more! In 2 minutes you can get on 400, 85, 285, 75 and go wherever your heart desires. The area is safe. I walk or bike to all the different shops around my area and have never felt in danger. Diversity is huge around here. There are many different restaurants available to you such as ethiopian, thai, vietnamese, mexican, latin american, italian, greek, etc. If you love to eat out, this is a perfect place for you. Many choices with affordable prices!
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    • C+
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    • 18,331 Population
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  32. Sugar Hill

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 50
    23 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: My initial thought about Sugar Hill is a quaint little suburb hidden between larger towns surrounding the area (Suwanee, Buford, Cumming, etc.). The architectural esthetic is fairly mixed with city hall being a beautiful classical-styled building with a clock tower and gold trim everywhere signifying a lot of wealth in the area. Even the lower class areas of Sugar Hill are well maintained and have decent curb appeal. The government has ordained that no more than 50% of the land is business which allows for a lot of residential intermixed with commercial lands. This allows for ease and convenience for the residents of Sugar Hill to be close to shopping but far enough that the neighborhoods are isolated without eyesores. Sugar Hill is also tucked just south of Lake Lanier, north of the city, and south of the Appalachian mountains which allows any resident to be 5-10 minutes from being on the lake, 30 minutes from shopping downtown Atlanta, and 45 minutes from mountain hiking.
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    • A+
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    • 20,889 Population
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  33. Fayetteville

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 56
    24 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: Fayetteville is an elegant suburb located 35 miles south of Atlanta Georgia. After residing here for eleven years, this humble community is like a second family to me. With genuine people, and beautiful architecture, Fayetteville resembles surburban living at its finest. The area has local markets, stores, and wild life. This area also has various events that occur throughout the year-- events like: art galleries, small concerts, and a taste of Fayetteville, an event where residents can sample foods from various restaurants in the area. Fayetteville is mildly diverse with some of the best public schools in the state. Since moving here with my family, Fayetteville has been a wonderful place to reside and will always have a special place in my heart.
    Read 56 Reviews

    • A
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    • A
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    • 16,780 Population
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  34. Buford

    • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
    • 91
    25 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Area

    Current Resident: My children and I moved to Buford, GA in August 2010. I was freshly divorced, and had obtained my dream job in a nearby city, but had a four-hour commute each day. I decided to move to be closer to my job and because Gwinnett County has a great school district. We found Buford to be a beautiful place to live with kind, friendly neighbors, quiet, peaceful neighborhoods, and tolerable traffic. We still love our home and neighbors and if we weren't opposed to increased traffic, would invite others to come experience life in this city!
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    • 13,927 Population
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