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- Overall Rank: 1,078
- Population: 42,147
- Median household income: $74,716
- Median home value: $444,000 (51% own)
- Median rent: $1,471 (49% rent)
- Top public schools: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology (grade A+), International Charter School of Atlanta (grade A), Paul Duke STEM High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+), Notre Dame Academy (grade A+)

#30. Peachtree Corners, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 987
- Population: 24,947
- Median household income: $94,520
- Median home value: $330,100 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,497 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology (grade A+), Alliance Academy for Innovation (grade A+), Buford Senior Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Notre Dame Academy (grade A+), Greater Atlanta Christian School (grade A+), Pinecrest Academy (grade A+)

#29. Sugar Hill, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 937
- Population: 33,360
- Median household income: $81,467
- Median home value: $262,000 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,673 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: Kennesaw Mountain High School (grade A), Palmer Middle School (grade A minus), Bullard Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: The Walker School (grade A+), Mount Paran Christian School (grade A+), North Cobb Christian School (grade A)

#28. Kennesaw, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 920
- Population: 33,773
- Median household income: $80,130
- Median home value: $211,200 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,157 (27% rent)
- Top public schools: Stallings Island Middle School (grade A), Parkway Elementary School (grade A), River Ridge Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Augusta Preparatory Day School (grade A+), Westminster Schools of Augusta (grade A), Evans Christian Academy (grade A)

#27. Martinez, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 881
- Population: 2,527
- Median household income: $152,908
- Median home value: $644,100 (97% own)
- Median rent: $2,175 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology (grade A+), Paul Duke STEM High School (grade A), International Charter Academy of Georgia (grade A)
- Top private schools: Notre Dame Academy (grade A+), Greater Atlanta Christian School (grade A+), Marist School (grade A+)

#26. Berkeley Lake, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 784
- Population: 12,947
- Median household income: $91,071
- Median home value: $559,900 (36% own)
- Median rent: $1,662 (64% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Teasley Elementary School (grade A minus), Nickajack Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#25. Vinings, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 780
- Population: 55,863
- Median household income: $92,258
- Median home value: $380,100 (57% own)
- Median rent: $1,553 (43% rent)
- Top public schools: Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), Wheeler High School (grade A), King Springs Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#24. Smyrna, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 593
- Population: 959
- Median household income: $130,208
- Median home value: $323,700 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,543 (9% rent)
- Top public schools: Roswell High School (grade A), International Charter School of Atlanta (grade A), Fulton Academy of Science & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), Mount Pisgah Christian School (grade A+), King's Ridge Christian School (grade A)

#23. Mountain Park, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 730
- Population: 8,467
- Median household income: $138,262
- Median home value: $744,600 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,968 (37% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), DeKalb School of the Arts (grade A), DeKalb Early College Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+), The Paideia School (grade A+)

#22. Druid Hills, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 724
- Population: 35,171
- Median household income: $100,913
- Median home value: $359,800 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,656 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: International Charter School of Atlanta (grade A), Fulton Academy of Science & Technology (grade A), Bascomb Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Walker School (grade A+), Mount Paran Christian School (grade A+), North Cobb Christian School (grade A)

#21. Woodstock, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 657
- Population: 2,998
- Median household income: $78,750
- Median home value: $291,200 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,381 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: Dove Creek Elementary School (grade A+), Oconee County Elementary School (grade A), Oconee County Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Athens Academy (grade A+), Prince Avenue Christian School (grade A), Westminster Christian Academy (grade A minus)

#20. Watkinsville, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 651
- Population: 1,276
- Median household income: $83,333
- Median home value: $235,300 (79% own)
- Median rent: $996 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: North Oconee High School (grade A+), Dove Creek Elementary School (grade A+), Malcom Bridge Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Athens Academy (grade A+), Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School (grade A), Prince Avenue Christian School (grade A)

#19. Bogart, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 648
- Population: 3,507
- Median household income: $136,250
- Median home value: $492,500 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,675 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), DeKalb School of the Arts (grade A), DeKalb Early College Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Paideia School (grade A+), Midtown International School (grade A+), Capstone Academy (grade A+)

#18. Avondale Estates, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 627
- Population: 37,456
- Median household income: $125,325
- Median home value: $314,100 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,470 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Stallings Island Middle School (grade A), Parkway Elementary School (grade A), River Ridge Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Augusta Preparatory Day School (grade A+), Westminster Schools of Augusta (grade A), Evans Christian Academy (grade A)

#17. Evans, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 593
- Population: 959
- Median household income: $130,208
- Median home value: $323,700 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,543 (9% rent)
- Top public schools: Roswell High School (grade A), International Charter School of Atlanta (grade A), Fulton Academy of Science & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), Mount Pisgah Christian School (grade A+), King's Ridge Christian School (grade A)

#16. Mountain Park, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 552
- Population: 51,458
- Median household income: $106,710
- Median home value: $545,200 (56% own)
- Median rent: $1,721 (44% rent)
- Top public schools: Denmark High School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), DeKalb School of the Arts (grade A)
- Top private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+)

#15. Dunwoody, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 528
- Population: 56,848
- Median household income: $114,570
- Median home value: $626,800 (55% own)
- Median rent: $1,711 (45% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), DeKalb School of the Arts (grade A)
- Top private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+)

#14. Brookhaven, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 497
- Population: 31,742
- Median household income: $88,915
- Median home value: $334,800 (55% own)
- Median rent: $1,675 (45% rent)
- Top public schools: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology (grade A+), Buford Senior Academy (grade A+), Peachtree Ridge High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), Notre Dame Academy (grade A+), Greater Atlanta Christian School (grade A+)

#13. Duluth, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 466
- Population: 107,221
- Median household income: $93,303
- Median home value: $556,300 (50% own)
- Median rent: $1,670 (50% rent)
- Top public schools: Denmark High School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), International Charter School of Atlanta (grade A)
- Top private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+)

#12. Sandy Springs, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 460
- Population: 38,414
- Median household income: $111,850
- Median home value: $435,300 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,841 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: McIntosh High School (grade A+), Starrs Mill High School (grade A), Coweta Charter Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: Landmark Christian School (grade A+), The Forest School: An Acton Academy (grade A+), Counterpane Montessori School (grade A)

#11. Peachtree City, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 428
- Population: 1,793
- Median household income: $145,625
- Median home value: $451,200 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,133 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Fairyland Elementary School (grade A), Chattanooga Valley Middle School (grade B), Ridgeland High School (grade B)
- Top private schools: McCallie School (grade A+), Baylor School (grade A+), Girls Preparatory School (grade A)

#10. Lookout Mountain, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 392
- Population: 17,241
- Median household income: $92,893
- Median home value: $460,100 (39% own)
- Median rent: $1,716 (61% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), DeKalb School of the Arts (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Westminster Schools (grade A+), Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+)

#9. North Druid Hills, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 356
- Population: 7,710
- Median household income: $112,898
- Median home value: $372,700 (90% own)
- Median rent: $1,094 (10% rent)
- Top public schools: McIntosh High School (grade A+), Coweta Charter Academy (grade A), Booth Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Woodward Academy - College Park (grade A+), Landmark Christian School (grade A+), The Forest School: An Acton Academy (grade A+)

#8. Tyrone, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 274
- Population: 21,238
- Median household income: $100,780
- Median home value: $375,500 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,826 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology (grade A+), Buford Senior Academy (grade A+), Peachtree Ridge High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Notre Dame Academy (grade A+), Greater Atlanta Christian School (grade A+), Wesleyan School (grade A+)

#7. Suwanee, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 253
- Population: 17,183
- Median household income: $103,468
- Median home value: $410,800 (57% own)
- Median rent: $1,609 (43% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Atlanta Classical Academy (grade A), DeKalb School of the Arts (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pace Academy (grade A+), Atlanta International School (grade A+), The Paideia School (grade A+)

#6. North Decatur, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 204
- Population: 92,770
- Median household income: $122,924
- Median home value: $479,400 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,619 (29% rent)
- Top public schools: Alliance Academy for Innovation (grade A+), Milton High School (grade A+), Denmark High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), The Walker School (grade A+), Notre Dame Academy (grade A+)

#5. Roswell, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 163
- Population: 24,421
- Median household income: $129,992
- Median home value: $654,400 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,611 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: Talley Street Elementary School (grade A+), Oakhurst Elementary School (grade A), Westchester Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Paideia School (grade A+), Midtown International School (grade A+), Capstone Academy (grade A+)

#4. Decatur, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 132
- Population: 41,029
- Median household income: $142,845
- Median home value: $642,500 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,765 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: Alliance Academy for Innovation (grade A+), Alpharetta High School (grade A+), Milton High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), Mount Pisgah Christian School (grade A+), Pinecrest Academy (grade A+)

#3. Milton, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 16
- Population: 65,884
- Median household income: $141,402
- Median home value: $562,000 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,767 (33% rent)
- Top public schools: Alliance Academy for Innovation (grade A+), Alpharetta High School (grade A+), Milton High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), Notre Dame Academy (grade A+), Marist School (grade A+)

#2. Alpharetta, Georgia

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- Overall Rank: 6
- Population: 82,230
- Median household income: $153,882
- Median home value: $525,100 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,944 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Alliance Academy for Innovation (grade A+), Alpharetta High School (grade A+), Northview High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Fulton Science Academy Private School (grade A+), Notre Dame Academy (grade A+), Greater Atlanta Christian School (grade A+)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.

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