The Advantages of Relocating to Metro Area of Atlanta, GA

BY CHAFIN COMMUNITIES

Welcome to Atlanta, GA and all it has to offer!

city of atlanta skyline

Thinking about Relocating to Metro Atlanta, GA?

The best advantage here is that it has one of the lowest cost of living for a major metro area.

You get modern conveniences at an affordable cost.

There are SO many OTHER advantages to living in the suburbs of Georgia Metro Atlanta that we have learned most tend to surprise people…

#1 – The Weather

#2 – The Low Cost of Living

#3 – The Safe Communities

#4 – The Booming Economy & Jobs

#5 – The Top Rated Schools

#6 – Tons of Sports

#7 – The Many Fun Things to Do Every Weekend

#8 – Many Fun Places for Outdoor Fun

#9 – Travel is Easy with One the Largest International Airport

#1 – What’s the Weather Like Down Here?

We Have Great Weather!!!

Shorts 8 months a year! Warmer weather 8 months out of the year, mild short winters, stunning falls & springs, and hot summers. The average January temperature is 52 degrees, average year round is 62 degrees. There are many sunny days on average 218 per year – US average is only 205

The joke about our seasons here:

- Spring: Long refreshing spring with festivals, going to the lake, and tons of outdoor activities
- Pollen: We always have a 2 week pollen season
- Summer: BAM it’s summer for an eternity with flip flops and shorts
- August: Technically this is supposed to be part of Summer but here…well it’s it’s own season as it’s SO HOT!
- Fall: Enjoy warm days and cool evenings with festivals, football, and bon fires
- Winter: We have “kind of winters” here which means it is barely long enough to pull out a winter coat with an actual cold one every few years and about once every 5 years a day of snow

#2 – What Does It Cost To LIVE so Close In?

Low Cost of Living and Low Property Taxes

Homes are highly affordable in the suburbs they start in the high $300’s for a townhome, or High $400’s for a single family home. The majority of the homes are under $800 as of 2022 Spring.
Median home price in the US is $258,500, for GA $148,100 with other items cheaper are gas, rent and property taxes
Property taxes are below average
- Median property tax payment in state of GA is about $800 less per year than the national average
- Median property tax payment in the suburbs of Atlanta is $3,000 to $6,000 per year

#3 – How SAFE Is It?

Safe Neighborhoods

Metro Atlanta Suburbs are well known for safety.

Metro Atlanta is home to any of the top safest cities in the US by Only In Your State
Most metro Atlanta suburban cities have their own police or sheriff as well as county police to maintain safety and property values: Gwinnett County, Jackson County, Hall County, Loganville, Suwanee, Duluth, Johns Creek…

Georgia State Capitol Building in Atlanta, Georgia

#4 – Are There Any Good Jobs?

Thriving Economy and Job Opportunities

Over 15 Fortune 500 companies located here:

Home Depot, UPS, Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, Amazon

Honeywell, Equifax, FleetCor Technologies, SunTrust Banks

#5 – How Are the Schools AND Higher Education?

Education is a TOP Priority!

Highly rated public schools systems in many metro counties plus several major colleges and universities

Highly rated public schools systems in many metro counties:
- Georgia ranks 1st in the US in connecting the K-12 education system with early learning, higher education, and the real work world
- Many counties and cities are recognized for having TOP public and private schools systems such as:
  - Buford City Schools
  - Gwinnett Public Schools
  - Jefferson City Schools

High number of higher education opportunities. Here is the list (no particular order) for 2025 Best Colleges in Georgia.
- - Emory University
  - Georgia Tech
  - University of Georgia
  - Mercer University
  - Georgia State
  - Augusta University
  - Georgia Southern University
  - Clark Atlanta University
  - University of West Georgia
  - Spelman College
  - Agnes Scott College
  - Morehouse College
  - Covenant College
  - Oglethorpe University
  - Berry College
  - Wesleyan College
  - SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design)
  - LeGrange College
  - Georgia College & State University
  - Toccoa Falls College
  - Reinhardt University
  - Dalton State University
  - University of North Georgia
  - Kennesaw State University

#6 – Are There any MAJOR Sports Games to Attend?

Strong Sports Culture

This is a sports lovers dream! Tons of professional and collegiate teams play here. The locals joke that there are five seasons in Georgia, the fifth is Football Season

Atlanta Falcons Professional Football
UGA & GA Tech College Football
Atlanta Braves Baseball
Atlanta Hawks Basketball
Atlanta United Soccer
Atlanta Gladiators

#7 – What Fun Things Area There To Do?

It’s a Happening Place!

Every weekend there are many concerts and festivals – both major and local

: Lake Lanier

: Centennial Olympic Park

: Georgia Aquarium

Close to Downtown Atlanta venues for sports games, concerts, stand up, aquarium, and more!
- Mercedes Benz Stadium – sports games and concerts
- Truist Stadium – Sports games and The Battery
- Centennial Olympic Park in Downtown Atlanta with the Ferris wheel called the Sky View.
- Stand up comedy: The Laughing Skull Lounge and The Punchline
- Georgia Aquarium
- World of Coca Cola
- Fox Theater
- Atlantic Station – Home to the Circ De Soliel
- Fernbank Science Museum
Yearly Festivals
- Georgia Renaissance
- Dragon Con, Plenty of lakes, rivers and mountains close by
Nearly EVERY local city has monthly local events, festivals and concerts: Beerfest, Oysterfest, 5K Runs, Charity Events, SuwaneeFest, Sugar Hill Bowl, Halloween Trick or Treating, and MORE
Sky View Ferris wheel

Mercedes Benz Stadium

The Fox Theater

Fernbank Science Museum

World of Coca Cola

#8 – What About The Great Outdoors?

Big Love of the Outdoors!

Home to the largest Lake in the Southeast Lake Lanier, 1000s of local parks, Stone Mountain, and the Smoky mountains close by!

Atlanta Botanical Garden
White Water Rafting in Chattahoochee River
Stone Mountain Park with Hiking, Laser Light Shows, Cable Car and more
Lake Lanier Islands Margaritaville Water Park and RV Park
Callaway Gardens
Smoky Mountains
Tons of local parks both passive and sports oriented with play grounds, walking trails, lakes, and aquatic centers

Lake Lanier Water Park

Lake Allatoona

Stone Mountain Park

Smoky Mountains

Chattahoochee River

#9 – What Airports Serve Atlanta?

Travelers Delight

One of the largest international airports in the US right here

International Hartsfield Airport within one hour to most suburban areas
Many smaller airports strategically located around the metro area for smaller airplanes
- Gwinnett Airport
- Peachtree Dekalb Airport
- Gainesville Airport

Do OTHERS like to LIVE in Atlanta?

Ranked #6 best place to live by Livability.com

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