Atlanta has its fingers in global commerce, finance, research, and education to name a few; and now, the ATL is taking center stage for being a great place to live. But, don’t waste your time looking for a hot deal in Hot-lanta on your own; instead, take a look at HomeSnacks’ list of Atlanta’s best neighborhoods for 2024 so you don’t get stuck in one of Atlanta’s worst.
Atlanta has one of the richest inventories of great neighborhoods; and surprisingly, getting your hands on of these Georgia peaches is actually a lot easier than you probably think. To put this in perspective, after looking at the latest census data for median income levels and median home prices for Atlanta’s 30 neighborhoods, we determined that there are many great neighborhoods that you won’t have to win the Georgia Lottery to score a good deal on a home, but you are going to need a pretty good job–one that pays close to $63,692/year.
Incidentally, if low crime, affordability, jobs, and amenities are important to you, then you’ve definitely come to the right place. Matter of fact, after running each neighborhood through our SnackAbility algorithm, not one of Atlanta’s top ten neighborhoods scored less than an 8/10. So, if you’re looking for a neighborhood that is walkable, bikeable, and great for families, no other Atlanta neighborhood holds a candle to Candler Park. If you’re thinking about renting before you take the full Atlanta plunge, Buckhead is a great place to get your bearings. And if you have a dog, the Cabbage Town neighborhood has one of the best dog parks inside the city limits.
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Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
It’s not often that a city has great neighborhoods spread evenly around its metropolitan area; but, folks, Atlanta does. Actually, if you need to live close to downtown Atlanta, you’ll be fine with any area inside I-285. And, if you get to live in Atlanta’s number one best neighborhood, consider yourself extra lucky.
So, what’s the best neighborhood in Atlanta? Well, according to the latest census report and our SnackAbility data, that would be Candler Park.
If you want to see the Atlanta neighborhoods that have more going for them than the Atlanta Falcons do, keep reading. And if you don’t see your favorite in the list of top ten, head to the bottom.
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The 10 Best Neighborhoods To Live In Atlanta
Population: 4,060
Median Home Value: $518,533 (best)
Median Income: $133,238 (best)
More on Candler Park: Data | Real Estate
Population: 3,025
Median Home Value: $510,100 (Second best)
Median Income: $90,270 (Seventh best)
More on Poncey-Highland: Data | Real Estate
Population: 21,945
Median Home Value: $378,430 (Eighth best)
Median Income: $96,712 (Sixth best)
More on Midtown: Data | Real Estate
Population: 13,359
Median Home Value: $486,675 (Fourth best)
Median Income: $103,493 (Fifth best)
More on Virginia-Highland: Data | Real Estate
Population: 78,972
Median Home Value: $491,544 (Third best)
Median Income: $113,902 (Second best)
More on Buckhead: Data | Real Estate
Population: 14,138
Median Home Value: $350,842 (Tenth best)
Median Income: $71,108 (11th best)
More on Old Fourth Ward: Data | Real Estate
Population: 9,822
Median Home Value: $463,688 (Sixth best)
Median Income: $110,670 (Third best)
More on Morningside-Lenox Park: Data | Real Estate
Population: 8,785
Median Home Value: $365,775 (Ninth best)
Median Income: $76,930 (Eighth best)
More on Grant Park: Data | Real Estate
Population: 10,957
Median Home Value: $480,364 (Fifth best)
Median Income: $106,373 (Fourth best)
More on Oakdale: Data | Real Estate
Population: 4,329
Median Home Value: $325,533 (11th best)
Median Income: $72,215 (Tenth best)
More on Atlanta-Inman Park: Data | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Best Atlanta, GA Neighborhoods In 2024
To rank the best neighborhoods in Atlanta, we had to determine what criteria define “best” and then apply Saturday Night Science to it.
Using FBI crime, Census, and extrapolated BLS data, we arrived at the following set of criteria:
- High incomes
- Low unemployment rates
- Low crime
- High home prices
- High population densities (A proxy for things to do)
We then ranked each neighborhood with scores from 1 to 30 in each category, where 1 was the best.
Next, we averaged the rankings for each neighborhood to create a best neighborhood index.
And finally, we crowned the neighborhood with the lowest best neighborhood index, the “Best City Neighborhood In Atlanta.” We’re lookin’ at you, Candler Park.
Read on below to learn more about what it’s like to live in the best places Atlanta, Georgia has to offer. Or skip to the end to see the list of all the neighborhoods in the city, from best to worst.
We updated this article for 2024. This report is our tenth time ranking the best neighborhoods to live in Atlanta.
Summary: Putting A Bow On Our Analysis Of The Best Neighborhoods In Atlanta
If you’re measuring the neighborhoods in Atlanta where crime is low and everyone wants to live, this is an accurate list.
The best neighborhoods in Atlanta are Candler Park, Poncey-Highland, Midtown, Virginia-Highland, Buckhead, Old Fourth Ward, Morningside-Lenox Park, Grant Park, Oakdale, and Atlanta-Inman Park.
As mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Atlanta aren’t all good. Adamsville takes the title of the worst neighborhood to live in Atlanta.
The worst neighborhoods in Atlanta are Adamsville, Lakewood Heights-Southeastern Atlanta, Grove Park, Center Hill, and Adair Park.
We ranked the neighborhoods from best to worst in the chart below.
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Best Neighborhoods To Live In Atlanta For 2024 Detailed Data
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Candler Park | 4,060 | $518,533 | $133,238 |
| 2 | Poncey-Highland | 3,025 | $510,100 | $90,270 |
| 3 | Midtown | 21,945 | $378,430 | $96,712 |
| 4 | Virginia-Highland | 13,359 | $486,675 | $103,493 |
| 5 | Buckhead | 78,972 | $491,544 | $113,902 |
| 6 | Old Fourth Ward | 14,138 | $350,842 | $71,108 |
| 7 | Morningside-Lenox Park | 9,822 | $463,688 | $110,670 |
| 8 | Grant Park | 8,785 | $365,775 | $76,930 |
| 9 | Oakdale | 10,957 | $480,364 | $106,373 |
| 10 | Atlanta-Inman Park | 4,329 | $325,533 | $72,215 |
| 11 | Home Park | 8,680 | $291,625 | $67,006 |
| 12 | Ormewood Park-East Atlanta | 11,918 | $229,270 | $73,545 |
| 13 | Cabbage Town | 4,789 | $244,040 | $62,341 |
| 14 | Sweet Auburn | 3,540 | $250,100 | $43,888 |
| 15 | Downtown | 14,492 | $199,911 | $52,199 |
| 16 | Edgewood-Kirkwood | 16,229 | $218,460 | $59,141 |
| 17 | Rockdale | 861 | $384,300 | $51,580 |
| 18 | West End | 5,572 | $274,240 | $50,784 |
| 19 | Cascade Heights | 1,815 | $161,125 | $67,674 |
| 20 | Five Points | 3,362 | $149,350 | $38,626 |
| 21 | Vine City | 4,408 | $112,733 | $29,685 |
| 22 | Adams Park | 2,398 | $161,600 | $55,906 |
| 23 | Thomasville | 10,964 | $114,838 | $39,069 |
| 24 | Mechanicsville | 4,221 | $113,900 | $32,768 |
| 25 | Oakland City | 3,881 | $234,980 | $32,702 |
| 26 | Adair Park | 1,157 | $190,600 | $48,235 |
| 27 | Center Hill | 2,827 | $120,200 | $36,764 |
| 28 | Grove Park | 3,620 | $133,243 | $35,433 |
| 29 | Lakewood Heights-Southeastern Atlanta | 23,547 | $53,753 | $27,867 |
| 30 | Adamsville | 4,144 | $91,225 | $30,664 |