Best places to live in Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 1,246
- Population: 2,896
- Median household income: $131,438
- Median home value: $492,265 (46% own)
- Median rent: $3,186 (54% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Paul Duke STEM High School (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#30. Ridgedale Park, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 1,056
- Population: 3,973
- Median household income: $131,780
- Median home value: $397,883 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,829 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A), Charles Drew Charter School Junior Academy/Senior Academy (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#29. Underwood Hills, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 1,023
- Population: 2,976
- Median household income: $112,695
- Median home value: $593,346 (30% own)
- Median rent: $1,955 (70% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Midtown High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#28. Poncey-Highland, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 1,008
- Population: 8,785
- Median household income: $122,940
- Median home value: $508,913 (61% own)
- Median rent: $1,734 (39% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Midtown High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Woodward Academy - College Park (grade A+)

#27. Grant Park, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 970
- Population: 3,861
- Median household income: $113,207
- Median home value: $688,315 (60% own)
- Median rent: $1,383 (40% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A), Charles Drew Charter School Junior Academy/Senior Academy (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#26. Peachtree Hills, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 936
- Population: 2,959
- Median household income: $104,735
- Median home value: $662,231 (34% own)
- Median rent: $1,801 (66% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Midtown High School (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#25. Piedmont Heights, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 905
- Population: 926
- Median household income: $121,034
- Median home value: $472,386 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,250 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Resurgence Hall Charter School (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#24. Riverside, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 806
- Population: 2,858
- Median household income: $88,753
- Median home value: $240,181 (51% own)
- Median rent: $1,853 (49% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A), Charles Drew Charter School Junior Academy/Senior Academy (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#23. Cross Creek, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 798
- Population: 2,880
- Median household income: $127,371
- Median home value: $897,370 (67% own)
- Median rent: $2,119 (33% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Midtown High School (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#22. Ansley Park, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 770
- Population: 5,720
- Median household income: $77,408
- Median home value: $383,427 (11% own)
- Median rent: $1,605 (89% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Paul Duke STEM High School (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#21. Lindbergh/Morosgo, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 769
- Population: 15,339
- Median household income: $106,654
- Median home value: $539,502 (46% own)
- Median rent: $1,811 (54% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), DeKalb School of the Arts (grade A), Paul Duke STEM High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#20. Pine Hills, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 677
- Population: 2,625
- Median household income: $106,043
- Median home value: $404,000 (14% own)
- Median rent: $2,080 (86% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A), Jackson Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#19. Buckhead Village, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 660
- Population: 5,019
- Median household income: $149,016
- Median home value: $735,607 (42% own)
- Median rent: $1,902 (58% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Midtown High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#18. Inman Park, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 642
- Population: 4,657
- Median household income: $159,936
- Median home value: $475,773 (55% own)
- Median rent: $1,642 (45% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A), Charles Drew Charter School Junior Academy/Senior Academy (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#17. Bolton, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 620
- Population: 4,823
- Median household income: $158,605
- Median home value: $467,602 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,552 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Resurgence Hall Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pace Academy (grade A+), Woodward Academy - College Park (grade A+), The Paideia School (grade A+)

#16. Ormewood Park, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 598
- Population: 3,669
- Median household income: $148,578
- Median home value: $731,765 (47% own)
- Median rent: $1,502 (53% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Midtown High School (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#15. Brookwood Hills, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 572
- Population: 1,079
- Median household income: $234,185
- Median home value: $765,600 (100% own)
- Median rent: $1,571 (% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A), Charles Drew Charter School Junior Academy/Senior Academy (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#14. Peachtree Heights East, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 532
- Population: 2,456
- Median household income: $93,405
- Median home value: $336,233 (25% own)
- Median rent: $2,084 (75% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A), Charles Drew Charter School Junior Academy/Senior Academy (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#13. Buckhead Heights, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 488
- Population: 4,567
- Median household income: $163,162
- Median home value: $732,893 (85% own)
- Median rent: $2,127 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), DeKalb School of the Arts (grade A), Midtown High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Paideia School (grade A+), Midtown International School (grade A+), Capstone Academy (grade A+)

#12. Lake Claire, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 482
- Population: 1,863
- Median household income: $90,167
- Median home value: $344,228 (30% own)
- Median rent: $1,718 (70% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Midtown High School (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#11. Brookwood, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 453
- Population: 14,279
- Median household income: $93,903
- Median home value: $550,635 (32% own)
- Median rent: $1,692 (68% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Midtown High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#10. Old Fourth Ward, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 382
- Population: 1,618
- Median household income: $239,511
- Median home value: $805,800 (90% own)
- Median rent: $2,112 (10% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A), Charles Drew Charter School Junior Academy/Senior Academy (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#9. Peachtree Park, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 329
- Population: 16,200
- Median household income: $153,668
- Median home value: $637,143 (56% own)
- Median rent: $1,969 (44% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Paul Duke STEM High School (grade A), International Charter Academy of Georgia (grade A)
- Top private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+)

#8. North Buckhead, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 301
- Population: 10,302
- Median household income: $145,644
- Median home value: $757,607 (57% own)
- Median rent: $1,839 (43% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Midtown High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#7. Morningside/Lenox Park, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 233
- Population: 4,318
- Median household income: $162,052
- Median home value: $643,661 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,514 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Midtown High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#6. Candler Park, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 194
- Population: 10,357
- Median household income: $129,987
- Median home value: $744,886 (58% own)
- Median rent: $1,873 (42% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Midtown High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#5. Virginia Highland, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 180
- Population: 7,229
- Median household income: $92,470
- Median home value: $389,474 (20% own)
- Median rent: $1,830 (80% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Midtown High School (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#4. Home Park, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 132
- Population: 3,190
- Median household income: $106,892
- Median home value: $450,750 (33% own)
- Median rent: $1,888 (67% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A), Jackson Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#3. Buckhead Forest, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 57
- Population: 27,272
- Median household income: $111,765
- Median home value: $429,888 (43% own)
- Median rent: $1,950 (57% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Midtown High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#2. Midtown, Georgia
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- Overall Rank: 27
- Population: 2,940
- Median household income: $116,655
- Median home value: $366,219 (58% own)
- Median rent: $2,228 (42% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Midtown High School (grade A), Charles R. Drew Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 42 states.

#1. Atlantic Station, Georgia
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