Best counties to raise a family in Georgia
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March 5, 2021
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Best counties to raise a family in Georgia
Known in other parts of the world as shires, provinces, or territories, the United States’ counties (also known in certain states as boroughs or parishes) date back to the 1600s, when settlers first came to find freedom from British rule. Today, those counties remain, with the 50 states divided into several, each with its own unique makeup.
For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wishlists.
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Georgia using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, healthcare, recreation and weather. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
The list features counties that boast some of the top schools and fun, family-friendly activities for every season. Keep reading to explore the best counties to raise a family. Maybe you’ll find one that suits your brood.
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#25. Whitfield County
- Population: 104,237
- Median home value: $133,400 (65% own)
- Median rent: $720 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $48,623
- Top public schools: Brookwood Elementary School (B+), Westside Middle School (B+), New Hope Middle School (B+)
- Top private schools: Christian Heritage School (A), Dogwood Christian Academy (unavailable), Learning Tree Elementary School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Dalton (B+), Varnell (B), Tunnel Hill (B)
- Pictured: 1218 Wildwood Ln, Dalton ($1.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $133,400 (65% own)
- Median rent: $720 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $48,623
- Top public schools: Brookwood Elementary School (B+), Westside Middle School (B+), New Hope Middle School (B+)
- Top private schools: Christian Heritage School (A), Dogwood Christian Academy (unavailable), Learning Tree Elementary School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Dalton (B+), Varnell (B), Tunnel Hill (B)
- Pictured: 1218 Wildwood Ln, Dalton ($1.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#24. Habersham County
- Population: 44,626
- Median home value: $150,500 (78% own)
- Median rent: $772 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $50,563
- Top public schools: Demorest Elementary School (A-), Hazel Grove Elementary School (A-), North Habersham Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Tallulah Falls School (A), The Torch Christian Academy (unavailable), Trinity Classical School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Demorest (A-), Clarkesville (A-), Mount Airy (A-)
- Pictured: 910 Golf Course Rd, Demorest ($1.3 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $150,500 (78% own)
- Median rent: $772 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $50,563
- Top public schools: Demorest Elementary School (A-), Hazel Grove Elementary School (A-), North Habersham Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Tallulah Falls School (A), The Torch Christian Academy (unavailable), Trinity Classical School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Demorest (A-), Clarkesville (A-), Mount Airy (A-)
- Pictured: 910 Golf Course Rd, Demorest ($1.3 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#23. Madison County
- Population: 29,218
- Median home value: $131,300 (75% own)
- Median rent: $715 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $52,500
- Top public schools: Comer Elementary School (A-), Colbert Elementary School (A-), Ila Elementary School (A-)
- Top places to live: Comer (A-), Carlton (B+), Danielsville (B+)
- Pictured: 205 E Georgia Ave, Comer ($299,900, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $131,300 (75% own)
- Median rent: $715 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $52,500
- Top public schools: Comer Elementary School (A-), Colbert Elementary School (A-), Ila Elementary School (A-)
- Top places to live: Comer (A-), Carlton (B+), Danielsville (B+)
- Pictured: 205 E Georgia Ave, Comer ($299,900, 3 bedrooms)
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#22. DeKalb County
- Population: 749,323
- Median home value: $215,600 (55% own)
- Median rent: $1,169 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $62,399
- Top public schools: Chamblee Charter High School (A+), Decatur High School (A+), DeKalb School of the Arts (A)
- Top private schools: The Paideia School (A+), Marist School (A+), Ben Franklin Academy (A+)
- Top places to live: Decatur (A+), North Decatur (A+), Lake Claire (A+)
- Pictured: 2674 Fairoaks Rd, Decatur ($1.9 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $215,600 (55% own)
- Median rent: $1,169 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $62,399
- Top public schools: Chamblee Charter High School (A+), Decatur High School (A+), DeKalb School of the Arts (A)
- Top private schools: The Paideia School (A+), Marist School (A+), Ben Franklin Academy (A+)
- Top places to live: Decatur (A+), North Decatur (A+), Lake Claire (A+)
- Pictured: 2674 Fairoaks Rd, Decatur ($1.9 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#21. Monroe County
- Population: 27,171
- Median home value: $166,900 (79% own)
- Median rent: $704 (21% rent)
- Median household income: $54,754
- Top public schools: Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School (A-), T.G. Scott Elementary School (A-), Monroe County Middle School - Banks Stephens Campus (A-)
- Top private schools: Wynfield Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Forsyth (B)
- Pictured: 104 Forest Pl, Forsyth ($1.4 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $166,900 (79% own)
- Median rent: $704 (21% rent)
- Median household income: $54,754
- Top public schools: Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School (A-), T.G. Scott Elementary School (A-), Monroe County Middle School - Banks Stephens Campus (A-)
- Top private schools: Wynfield Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Forsyth (B)
- Pictured: 104 Forest Pl, Forsyth ($1.4 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#20. Paulding County
- Population: 159,825
- Median home value: $173,600 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,163 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $68,370
- Top public schools: Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad (A-), Burnt Hickory Elementary School (B+), Sammy McClure Sr. Middle School (B+)
- Top private schools: Victory Christian Academy (unavailable), Childcare Network Dallas Cedarcrest Road (unavailable), Childcare Network Dallas Ridge Road (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Hiram (A-), Dallas (B), Braswell (B+)
- Pictured: 570 Sinyard Cir, Hiram ($1.2 million, 8 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $173,600 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,163 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $68,370
- Top public schools: Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad (A-), Burnt Hickory Elementary School (B+), Sammy McClure Sr. Middle School (B+)
- Top private schools: Victory Christian Academy (unavailable), Childcare Network Dallas Cedarcrest Road (unavailable), Childcare Network Dallas Ridge Road (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Hiram (A-), Dallas (B), Braswell (B+)
- Pictured: 570 Sinyard Cir, Hiram ($1.2 million, 8 bedrooms)
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#19. Glynn County
- Population: 84,470
- Median home value: $179,000 (63% own)
- Median rent: $890 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $52,977
- Top public schools: Oglethorpe Point Elementary School (A), St. Simons Elementary School (A), Glynn Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Frederica Academy (A+), Heritage Christian Academy (B), Brunswick Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: St. Simons (A+), Dock Junction (B+), Country Club Estates (B+)
- Pictured: 325 Old Seaside Dr, Saint Simons Island ($5.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $179,000 (63% own)
- Median rent: $890 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $52,977
- Top public schools: Oglethorpe Point Elementary School (A), St. Simons Elementary School (A), Glynn Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Frederica Academy (A+), Heritage Christian Academy (B), Brunswick Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: St. Simons (A+), Dock Junction (B+), Country Club Estates (B+)
- Pictured: 325 Old Seaside Dr, Saint Simons Island ($5.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#18. Bryan County
- Population: 37,063
- Median home value: $223,900 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,242 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $72,624
- Top public schools: McAllister Elementary School (A-), Richmond Hill Middle School (B+), Richmond Hill Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: Richmond Hill Montessori Preschool (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Richmond Hill (A-)
- Pictured: 1232 Dublin Dr, Richmond Hill ($3.9 million, 9 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $223,900 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,242 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $72,624
- Top public schools: McAllister Elementary School (A-), Richmond Hill Middle School (B+), Richmond Hill Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: Richmond Hill Montessori Preschool (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Richmond Hill (A-)
- Pictured: 1232 Dublin Dr, Richmond Hill ($3.9 million, 9 bedrooms)
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#17. Carroll County
- Population: 117,183
- Median home value: $137,800 (67% own)
- Median rent: $877 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $53,737
- Top public schools: Whitesburg Elementary School (A), Carrollton Junior High School (A), Sand Hill Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Oak Mountain Academy (A), Holy Ground Baptist Academy (C+), Oak Grove Montessori School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Carrollton (A), Villa Rica (A-), Temple (B+)
- Pictured: 1170 Lowell Rd, Carrollton ($4.3 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $137,800 (67% own)
- Median rent: $877 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $53,737
- Top public schools: Whitesburg Elementary School (A), Carrollton Junior High School (A), Sand Hill Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Oak Mountain Academy (A), Holy Ground Baptist Academy (C+), Oak Grove Montessori School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Carrollton (A), Villa Rica (A-), Temple (B+)
- Pictured: 1170 Lowell Rd, Carrollton ($4.3 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#16. Lee County
- Population: 29,502
- Median home value: $152,800 (73% own)
- Median rent: $881 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $69,280
- Top public schools: Twin Oaks Elementary School (A-), Lee County Elementary School (A-), Lee County Middle School East (A-)
- Top private schools: Montessori Preparatory Academy of Lee (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Leesburg (A-)
- Pictured: 254 Fussell Rd, Leesburg ($799,900, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $152,800 (73% own)
- Median rent: $881 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $69,280
- Top public schools: Twin Oaks Elementary School (A-), Lee County Elementary School (A-), Lee County Middle School East (A-)
- Top private schools: Montessori Preparatory Academy of Lee (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Leesburg (A-)
- Pictured: 254 Fussell Rd, Leesburg ($799,900, 6 bedrooms)
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#15. Harris County
- Population: 34,105
- Median home value: $217,000 (88% own)
- Median rent: $863 (12% rent)
- Median household income: $76,319
- Top public schools: New Mountain Hill Elementary School (A-), Harris County Carver Middle School (A-), Creekside School (B+)
- Top private schools: Waverly Hall Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Hamilton (A-), Shiloh (A-), Pine Mountain (A-)
- Pictured: 2313 Lower Blue Springs Rd, Hamilton ($1.7 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $217,000 (88% own)
- Median rent: $863 (12% rent)
- Median household income: $76,319
- Top public schools: New Mountain Hill Elementary School (A-), Harris County Carver Middle School (A-), Creekside School (B+)
- Top private schools: Waverly Hall Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Hamilton (A-), Shiloh (A-), Pine Mountain (A-)
- Pictured: 2313 Lower Blue Springs Rd, Hamilton ($1.7 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#14. Douglas County
- Population: 143,316
- Median home value: $161,600 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,087 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $63,835
- Top public schools: Holly Springs Elementary School (A-), Mason Creek Elementary School (A-), Mirror Lake Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Harvester Christian Academy (A-), King's Way Christian School (A-), Heirway Christian Academy (B)
- Top places to live: Lithia Springs (A-)
- Pictured: 2170 Cedar Terrace Rd, Lithia Springs ($550,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $161,600 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,087 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $63,835
- Top public schools: Holly Springs Elementary School (A-), Mason Creek Elementary School (A-), Mirror Lake Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Harvester Christian Academy (A-), King's Way Christian School (A-), Heirway Christian Academy (B)
- Top places to live: Lithia Springs (A-)
- Pictured: 2170 Cedar Terrace Rd, Lithia Springs ($550,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#13. Hall County
- Population: 198,667
- Median home value: $201,300 (69% own)
- Median rent: $963 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $62,984
- Top public schools: Flowery Branch High School (A-), North Hall High School (B+), Spout Springs Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: Lakeview Academy (A+), Riverside Military Academy (A-), Celebration Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Flowery Branch (A), Gainesville (B+), Oakwood (B+)
- Pictured: 3110 Boxwood Xing, Gainesville ($259,900, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $201,300 (69% own)
- Median rent: $963 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $62,984
- Top public schools: Flowery Branch High School (A-), North Hall High School (B+), Spout Springs Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: Lakeview Academy (A+), Riverside Military Academy (A-), Celebration Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Flowery Branch (A), Gainesville (B+), Oakwood (B+)
- Pictured: 3110 Boxwood Xing, Gainesville ($259,900, 4 bedrooms)
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#12. Henry County
- Population: 225,356
- Median home value: $175,300 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,181 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $71,288
- Top public schools: Union Grove High School (A), Ola High School (A-), Union Grove Middle School (B+)
- Top private schools: Eagle's Landing Christian Academy (A), Strong Rock Christian School (A), Community Christian School (A-)
- Top places to live: Heron Bay (A), Stockbridge (A-), McDonough (B+)
- Pictured: 1722 Panorama Dr, Locust Grove ($950,000, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $175,300 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,181 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $71,288
- Top public schools: Union Grove High School (A), Ola High School (A-), Union Grove Middle School (B+)
- Top private schools: Eagle's Landing Christian Academy (A), Strong Rock Christian School (A), Community Christian School (A-)
- Top places to live: Heron Bay (A), Stockbridge (A-), McDonough (B+)
- Pictured: 1722 Panorama Dr, Locust Grove ($950,000, 6 bedrooms)
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#11. Coweta County
- Population: 143,260
- Median home value: $211,600 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,096 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $75,913
- Top public schools: Brooks Elementary School (A), Coweta Charter Academy (A-), Madras Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: The Heritage School (A), Trinity Christian School (A-), Central Christian School (B+)
- Top places to live: Senoia (A), Newnan (A-), Grantville (B)
- Pictured: 10 Hardy Rd, Senoia ($1.8 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $211,600 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,096 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $75,913
- Top public schools: Brooks Elementary School (A), Coweta Charter Academy (A-), Madras Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: The Heritage School (A), Trinity Christian School (A-), Central Christian School (B+)
- Top places to live: Senoia (A), Newnan (A-), Grantville (B)
- Pictured: 10 Hardy Rd, Senoia ($1.8 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#10. Camden County
- Population: 53,231
- Median home value: $165,700 (63% own)
- Median rent: $945 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $56,951
- Top public schools: Mary Lee Clark Elementary School (A), Sugarmill Elementary School (A), Saint Marys Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: New Hope Christian Academy (unavailable), Advance Learning Center (unavailable), Childtime of Kingsland (unavailable)
- Top places to live: St. Marys (A), Kingsland (A-), Woodbine (B)
- Pictured: 822 S Julia St, Saint Marys ($999,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $165,700 (63% own)
- Median rent: $945 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $56,951
- Top public schools: Mary Lee Clark Elementary School (A), Sugarmill Elementary School (A), Saint Marys Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: New Hope Christian Academy (unavailable), Advance Learning Center (unavailable), Childtime of Kingsland (unavailable)
- Top places to live: St. Marys (A), Kingsland (A-), Woodbine (B)
- Pictured: 822 S Julia St, Saint Marys ($999,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#9. Fulton County
- Population: 1,036,200
- Median home value: $313,300 (52% own)
- Median rent: $1,205 (48% rent)
- Median household income: $69,673
- Top public schools: Northview High School (A+), Alpharetta High School (A+), Chattahoochee High School (A+)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (A+), Pace Academy (A+), Atlanta International School (A+)
- Top places to live: Alpharetta (A+), Johns Creek (A+), Atlantic Station (A+)
- Pictured: 13042 Bethany Rd, Alpharetta ($6.2 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $313,300 (52% own)
- Median rent: $1,205 (48% rent)
- Median household income: $69,673
- Top public schools: Northview High School (A+), Alpharetta High School (A+), Chattahoochee High School (A+)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (A+), Pace Academy (A+), Atlanta International School (A+)
- Top places to live: Alpharetta (A+), Johns Creek (A+), Atlantic Station (A+)
- Pictured: 13042 Bethany Rd, Alpharetta ($6.2 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#8. Houston County
- Population: 153,507
- Median home value: $142,600 (64% own)
- Median rent: $920 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $61,723
- Top public schools: C. B. Watson Primary School (A), Kings Chapel Elementary School (A), Quail Run Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: The Westfield School (A-), Westside Baptist Academy (A-), Christ United Methodist School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Warner Robins (A-), Centerville (B+), Perry (B+)
- Pictured: 5 Willow Lake Dr, Warner Robins ($674,900, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $142,600 (64% own)
- Median rent: $920 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $61,723
- Top public schools: C. B. Watson Primary School (A), Kings Chapel Elementary School (A), Quail Run Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: The Westfield School (A-), Westside Baptist Academy (A-), Christ United Methodist School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Warner Robins (A-), Centerville (B+), Perry (B+)
- Pictured: 5 Willow Lake Dr, Warner Robins ($674,900, 7 bedrooms)
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#7. Columbia County
- Population: 150,705
- Median home value: $203,400 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,149 (20% rent)
- Median household income: $82,339
- Top public schools: River Ridge Elementary School (A), Lakeside High School (A), Stevens Creek Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Augusta Preparatory Day School (A+), Augusta Christian Schools (A-), Evans Christian Academy (A)
- Top places to live: Evans (A+), Martinez (A), Grovetown (A-)
- Pictured: 2021 Grace Ave, Evans ($2.0 million, 8 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $203,400 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,149 (20% rent)
- Median household income: $82,339
- Top public schools: River Ridge Elementary School (A), Lakeside High School (A), Stevens Creek Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Augusta Preparatory Day School (A+), Augusta Christian Schools (A-), Evans Christian Academy (A)
- Top places to live: Evans (A+), Martinez (A), Grovetown (A-)
- Pictured: 2021 Grace Ave, Evans ($2.0 million, 8 bedrooms)
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#6. Cherokee County
- Population: 247,515
- Median home value: $253,500 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,241 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $82,740
- Top public schools: Etowah High School (A), Bascomb Elementary School (A), Woodstock High School (A)
- Top private schools: Cherokee Christian Schools (A), The King's Academy (B+), Compass Prep Academy (B)
- Top places to live: Woodstock (A), Holly Springs (A), Ball Ground (A-)
- Pictured: 327 Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock ($2.8 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $253,500 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,241 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $82,740
- Top public schools: Etowah High School (A), Bascomb Elementary School (A), Woodstock High School (A)
- Top private schools: Cherokee Christian Schools (A), The King's Academy (B+), Compass Prep Academy (B)
- Top places to live: Woodstock (A), Holly Springs (A), Ball Ground (A-)
- Pictured: 327 Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock ($2.8 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#5. Cobb County
- Population: 751,218
- Median home value: $253,900 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,202 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $77,932
- Top public schools: Walton High School (A+), Lassiter High School (A+), Kennesaw Mountain High School (A+)
- Top private schools: The Walker School (A+), Mount Paran Christian School (A+), Whitefield Academy (A+)
- Top places to live: Vinings (A+), Smyrna (A+), Kennesaw (A+)
- Pictured: 3999 Paces Ferry Dr SE, Atlanta ($2.3 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $253,900 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,202 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $77,932
- Top public schools: Walton High School (A+), Lassiter High School (A+), Kennesaw Mountain High School (A+)
- Top private schools: The Walker School (A+), Mount Paran Christian School (A+), Whitefield Academy (A+)
- Top places to live: Vinings (A+), Smyrna (A+), Kennesaw (A+)
- Pictured: 3999 Paces Ferry Dr SE, Atlanta ($2.3 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#4. Fayette County
- Population: 112,303
- Median home value: $281,400 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,326 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $90,145
- Top public schools: McIntosh High School (A+), Starrs Mill High School (A+), Kedron Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School (A-), Grace Christian Academy (B+), The Campus Schools (B+)
- Top places to live: Peachtree City (A+), Tyrone (A+), Fayetteville (A)
- Pictured: 240 Smokerise Trce, Peachtree City ($3.3 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $281,400 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,326 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $90,145
- Top public schools: McIntosh High School (A+), Starrs Mill High School (A+), Kedron Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School (A-), Grace Christian Academy (B+), The Campus Schools (B+)
- Top places to live: Peachtree City (A+), Tyrone (A+), Fayetteville (A)
- Pictured: 240 Smokerise Trce, Peachtree City ($3.3 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#3. Gwinnett County
- Population: 915,046
- Median home value: $217,900 (66% own)
- Median rent: $1,272 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $71,026
- Top public schools: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology (A+), North Gwinnett High School (A+), Buford High School (A+)
- Top private schools: Wesleyan School (A+), Greater Atlanta Christian School (A+), Notre Dame Academy (A+)
- Top places to live: Berkeley Lake (A+), Suwanee (A+), Peachtree Corners (A+)
- Pictured: 4216 Central River Park, Berkeley Lake ($1.2 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $217,900 (66% own)
- Median rent: $1,272 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $71,026
- Top public schools: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology (A+), North Gwinnett High School (A+), Buford High School (A+)
- Top private schools: Wesleyan School (A+), Greater Atlanta Christian School (A+), Notre Dame Academy (A+)
- Top places to live: Berkeley Lake (A+), Suwanee (A+), Peachtree Corners (A+)
- Pictured: 4216 Central River Park, Berkeley Lake ($1.2 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#2. Forsyth County
- Population: 228,383
- Median home value: $339,700 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,380 (16% rent)
- Median household income: $107,218
- Top public schools: Lambert High School (A+), South Forsyth High School (A+), Big Creek Elementary School (A+)
- Top private schools: Pinecrest Academy (A+), Friendship Christian School (A-), Horizon Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Cumming (A-)
- Pictured: 7235 Flowery Branch Rd, Cumming ($4.0 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $339,700 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,380 (16% rent)
- Median household income: $107,218
- Top public schools: Lambert High School (A+), South Forsyth High School (A+), Big Creek Elementary School (A+)
- Top private schools: Pinecrest Academy (A+), Friendship Christian School (A-), Horizon Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Cumming (A-)
- Pictured: 7235 Flowery Branch Rd, Cumming ($4.0 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#1. Oconee County
- Population: 38,132
- Median home value: $286,600 (83% own)
- Median rent: $1,001 (17% rent)
- Median household income: $90,751
- Top public schools: North Oconee High School (A+), Oconee County Elementary School (A+), Malcom Bridge Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Athens Academy (A+), Prince Avenue Christian School (A), Westminster Christian Academy (A)
- Top places to live: Watkinsville (A+), Bogart (A), Bishop (A+)
- Pictured: 1401 Twin Oaks Trl, Watkinsville ($1.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $286,600 (83% own)
- Median rent: $1,001 (17% rent)
- Median household income: $90,751
- Top public schools: North Oconee High School (A+), Oconee County Elementary School (A+), Malcom Bridge Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Athens Academy (A+), Prince Avenue Christian School (A), Westminster Christian Academy (A)
- Top places to live: Watkinsville (A+), Bogart (A), Bishop (A+)
- Pictured: 1401 Twin Oaks Trl, Watkinsville ($1.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
