2023 Best Suburbs to Live in Georgia

• Town in Georgia

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  369 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 369 reviews

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• Population 65,187

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  323 reviews

Current Resident: John's Creek is known for its beautiful parks, vibrant community, and plenty of recreational activities. It is a very peaceful community. Alpharetta, on the other hand, is a bustling city with a thriving business district, fantastic shopping destinations, and a lively downtown area. Both cities offer a great quality of life, with excellent schools, diverse dining options, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures or urban experiences, John's Creek and Alpharetta have something for everyone. This is an area to explore and enjoy all they have to offer! 😊👍... Read 323 reviews

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• Population 82,068

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4 out of 5  22 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 22 reviews

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• Population 16,369

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  192 reviews

Current Resident: Decatur has been home to my family and I for many years. Through generations, we’ve attended schools k-12 going back 30+ years. Proud to be 3 generations of high school graduates, with a Decatur high school diploma. I like how Decatur comes together as a community to provide the best experience and education for student and staff. Decatur has done a great job with providing the best education and limitless opportunities for students. The good defiantly out weights the bad but there’s always room for change. Something that I would like to see different in Decatur is less vehicles on the road. The community of city of Decatur does a good job with riding bikes, walking, and car pooling. In the future I hope more people can use other resources to travel these short miles just to help with traffic, and pollution. With this change, it will help the community interact on different levels.... Read 192 reviews

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• Population 24,334

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  134 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 134 reviews

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• Population 40,487

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  25 reviews

Current Resident: Incredibly safe places to live and for kiddos to grow up. Access to hundreds of different stores and restaurants, always something to do! Many different religious areas, such as Orthodox Catholic and Orthodox Jew, who create a safe and welcoming environment. Outside play is seen daily and encouraged. Amazing place to live.... Read 25 reviews

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• Population 18,143

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.46 out of 5  224 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 224 reviews

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• Population 20,629

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: It's a pretty safe place with lots of resources and places to go. Druid hills is a community that includes both a census-designated place in unincorporated dekalb county, georgia, united states, as well as a neighborhood of the city of atlanta. the cdp's population was 14,568 at the 2010 census. the cdp formerly contained the main campus of emory university and the centers for disease control and prevention; they were annexed by atlanta in 2018. the atlanta-city section of druid hills is one of atlanta's most affluent neighborhoods with a mean household income in excess of $238,500.... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 8,611

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  18 reviews

Current Resident: As a single female I feel really safe living and being in Vinings, they do have a heavy police presence in Cobb but I actually appreciate it. The only thing to do in the area is the battery and the square. I think they should bring more restaurants, and events to the area.... Read 18 reviews

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• Population 12,793

• Town in Georgia

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  287 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 287 reviews

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• Population 92,688

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  215 reviews

Current Resident: Duluth is a fantastic place to be, especially for Korean Americans. There is a very vibrant Korean community with great offering for people of all ages. John's Creek the next city over has great school systems. There are numerous well-established church communities for the religious members as well. There are so many amazing ethnic groceries and restaurants available, very accessible. For the young people, there is a very vibrant bar/ billiard/ lounge/ karaoke scenery as well. Duluth downtown also offers a quaint shopping and evening outing opportunities as well. People are friendly, service is great, and there are great dining experiences to be had as well. Duluth is also centrally located with relatively short commute to nearby cities as well, notably Decatur, Alpharetta, Buckhead, Lawrenceville, and Suwanee. Duluth is not overwhelmingly large, it is a safe city, and there are plenty of opportunities for everybody to explore and find exactly what they are looking for.... Read 215 reviews

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• Population 31,506

• 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

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  173 reviews

Current Resident: Otherwise known as "The Bubble", Peachtree City is a great town for future children, parents, and retirees. The schools of PTC are some of the best and provide great academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. One of these schools includes McIntosh High School, one of the best academic high schools not just in the state of Georgia, but in the nation. The surroundings are also a great place to grow up. Not only is the town is a safe, quiet place filled with friendly people, it also has everything someone could wish for: fast food restaurants, shopping malls, beautiful landmarks of nature, such as parks, lakes, and even the Line Creek, which is a perfect place for hiking and fishing; however, the best part of the town is the fact that the town includes over 100 miles of golf cart path so that you can drive your golf cart to the nearest school, restaurant, lake, and even Walmart. For those moving to or considering Peachtree City as a place to live, you will not be disappointed!... Read 173 reviews

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• Population 37,867

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  48 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 48 reviews

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• Population 7,615

• 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 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

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  81 reviews

Current Resident: Peachtree Corners, GA, is a quaint little town. It is a peaceful suburb that is up and coming, for there has been plenty of new restaurants, shopping, and parks popping up around the city. For a city that is barely ten years old, it is very organized and it truly is a nice, family friendly community to live in. Between the Forum, the new Town Center, the new Town Park, and with Atlanta being 45 minutes away, there is truly a lot to do nearby. I truly wouldn't rather live anywhere else.... Read 81 reviews

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• Population 42,065

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  164 reviews

Current Resident: I love it! Very peaceful, quiet, and welcoming. I feel safe in my neighborhood and I love the atmosphere in Dunwoody. The homes are beautiful and I can’t wait to finally purchase a home after graduating college. Dunwoody or Sandy Springs would be my preferred place to purchase a home and start a family if I continue to in Atlanta. I went to school in Dunwoody my first time going to college, and somehow when I decided to go back to school- I ended up in Dunwoody again! Honestly I’m grateful for the location, the campus doesn’t had too many students and the teachers are very hands on.... Read 164 reviews

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• Population 51,103

• Suburb of Augusta, GA

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  175 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 175 reviews

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• Population 38,452

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  67 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Brookhaven for roughly 10 years so I can speak with relative confidence regarding the quality of the area. Like many neighborhoods in Atlanta, it's a mixed bag. Since covid, we've had an influx of folks from other states that has definitely had a negative impact on the overall quality of life here. There are a lot of transient types who seem to have little concern for this community and certainly don't add any value in being here. Not that it's required of people... but it's just a very odd mixture of transient renters and very wealthy families that creates kind of a strange atmosphere here. Your experience here can vary greatly depending on the day. That said, it has been a really pleasant place to live, and I love the city's focus on maintaining the verdantness of the area.... Read 67 reviews

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• Population 54,902

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  84 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 84 reviews

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• Population 24,599

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.54 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: Very diverse and accepted community with amazing schools. The architecture is extremely varied - there is a house here for any taste. Neighbors are friendly and helpful and everyone is out walking and enjoying the area and the frequent social events like fireworks, pig roasts, and festivals. House prices are reasonable and there are a variety of quality school options including The Museum School, Waldorf, Montessori, and The Friends School. It is a safe, small town within a large Metro Area. Awesome!... Read 13 reviews

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• Population 3,494

• Suburb of Augusta, GA

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  93 reviews

Current Resident: Martinez has great parks, great venues, fun events, and most of all wonderful people. It is a child friendly area, with a safe environment. Neighbors are kind to one another and helpful. There are lakes, streams, kayaking opportunities, and great outdoor recreation places. There are a variety of job opportunities, the housing is affordable, and the schools are top notch.... Read 93 reviews

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• Population 33,829

• City in Georgia

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  217 reviews

Current Resident: Very walkable city with plenty of amenities, offices, restaurants and shopping Perimeter Mall right next door in Dunwoody! There are numerous dentist and doctor office's in Sandy Springs; there are two hospitaks close by (Northside & Emory St. Joseph's). There is also City Springs Theater is a great place to see a show. Traffic is a bit of a pain, but not unusual for the Atlanta area!... Read 217 reviews

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• Population 106,605

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  172 reviews

Current Resident: Smyrna is hands down one of the best places to grow up in! It's got this great, small-town vibe to it, yet it's only a 20-minute drive from downtown Atlanta. There's always something to do around here with all the cool seasonal festivals and activities. I have also had some pretty amazing teachers and staff throughout my school years, from elementary to high school. Smyrna Market Village is a great place to hang out with friends. Recently, there have been many improvements and additions such as new stores and restaurants, that have added to Smyrna Market Villages' charm. Our close proximity to The Battery is probably one of the greatest perks of living in Smyrna.... Read 172 reviews

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• Population 55,460