Atlanta Areas at a Glance

Compare Atlanta areas.

Every Metro Atlanta neighborhood and suburb I cover, side by side: typical prices, commute times, schools, cost of living, and the kind of buyer each area fits best. Start with the areas that look right on paper, then click through to the full guide before you book a tour.

The Comparison

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These are general ranges pulled from each area's guide, not precise stats. Markets move, and the exact answer always depends on the street, the community, and the condition of the house. Tap any area name for the full guide, or reach out and I'll give you the current picture for your exact situation.

Area	Median Price	Commute to Downtown	Schools	Cost of Living	Best For
Acworth	$380K – $600K	About 40 min via I-75/GA-92; 50-70 at rush hour	Cobb County and Cherokee County schools	In line with the metro	Lake living and family neighborhoods on the north side
Alpharetta	$450K – $800K	About 35 min via GA-400; longer at rush hour	Fulton County (Alpharetta area), top-rated	Above the metro average	Top schools, tech jobs, and family-friendly suburbs
Ansley Park	$1.2M – $2.5M	About 15 min via the I-75/85 connector	Midtown cluster, Springdale Park Elementary	Premium tier for the metro	Historic park neighborhoods and luxury intown living
Atlanta (city-wide)	$200K – $1M+ by submarket	Intown: minutes to downtown; outer areas 35-60 min at peak	Atlanta Public Schools, plus private options	Entry level to premium	The city itself: jobs, culture, and walkable neighborhoods
Austell	$300K – $450K	About 25 min via I-20	Cobb County schools	Below the metro average	Value and Sweetwater Creek access in west Cobb
Berkeley Lake	$550K – $900K	About 30 min via I-85	Gwinnett County, Berkeley Lake Elementary	Above the metro average	Private lake living with strong Gwinnett schools
Brookhaven	$450K – $850K	About 20 min via I-85/GA-400	DeKalb County, well-regarded	Above the metro average	Walkable villages close to Buckhead and Midtown
Buckhead	$500K – $1.5M+	About 15 min via GA-400/I-85	Buckhead area, strong public and private	Premium tier for the metro	Luxury condos, estates, and premier addresses
Buford	$400K – $600K	About 40 min via I-85/GA-316	Gwinnett County and Buford City schools	In line with the metro	Top schools, Mall of Georgia, and Lake Lanier access
Cabbagetown	$400K – $550K	About 10 min via I-75/85	Atlanta Public Schools, Hope-Hill Elementary	In line with the metro	Artsy intown enclave near the Krog Street Tunnel
Camp Creek	$300K – $400K	10-15 min to the airport via Camp Creek Pkwy	Fulton County, Learning Zone 3	Below the metro average	New construction and a short airport commute
Candler Park	$400K – $1.3M	About 15 min via I-20	Atlanta Public Schools, Mary Lin Elementary	Wide range, entry to premium	Park and golf course living with MARTA nearby
Canton	$350K – $550K	About 45 min via I-575/I-75; longer at rush hour	Cherokee County, top-rated district	In line with the metro	Mountain-adjacent family living in Cherokee County
Castleberry Hill	$300K – $550K	About 5 min, adjacent to downtown	Atlanta Public Schools, Centennial Place Elementary	Below to in line with the metro	Historic lofts and an art district steps from downtown
Chamblee	Condos and townhomes mostly under $325K	15-25 min via I-85 or the MARTA Gold Line	DeKalb County, Chamblee cluster	Below the metro average	A walkable MARTA downtown with friendlier prices than Decatur
Chastain Park	$1M – $2M+	About 20 min via GA-400	Fulton County, Warren T. Jackson Elementary	Premium tier for the metro	The park as your backyard, with top Buckhead schools
Clarkston	About $295K	About 20 min via US-78/Memorial or the MARTA Blue Line	DeKalb County schools	Below the metro average	The Welcome City: diverse, walkable, and MARTA-connected
College Park	$230K – $280K	15-25 min to downtown; 15-20 to Midtown	Fulton County schools	Well below the metro average	Airport workers, investors, and value seekers near MARTA
Collier Hills	$750K – $1.2M	About 15 min via the I-75/85 connector	Atlanta Public Schools, E. Rivers Elementary	Premium tier for the metro	BeltLine access in a quiet, established neighborhood
Conyers	About $330K	25-40 min via I-20; 45-65 at rush hour	Rockdale County schools	Below the metro average	More home for the money on the I-20 east corridor
Covington	$280K – $400K	About 45 min via I-20/GA-142	Newton County schools	Below the metro average	Historic downtown and film-industry roots
Cumming	$565K – $600K	40-55 min via GA-400; 50-75 at rush hour	Forsyth County, top-rated	Above the metro average	Alpharetta-quality schools at a lower price, near Lake Lanier
Dallas	$325K – $450K	About 40 min via US-278	Paulding County schools	Below the metro average	Small-town character with growing metro amenities
Decatur	$400K – $750K	About 10 min by car or MARTA	City Schools of Decatur, highly rated	Above the metro average	Walkable square, top independent schools, MARTA access
Doraville	About $385K	20-30 min via I-285/I-85 or the MARTA Gold Line	DeKalb County schools	In line with the metro	MARTA commuters and the Buford Highway food scene
Douglasville	$300K – $550K	About 30 min via I-20; 40-65 at rush hour	Douglas County schools	Below to in line with the metro	Significantly more home for the money on I-20 west
Druid Hills	$670K – $1.2M+	About 15 min via I-85	DeKalb County, Fernbank Elementary	Premium tier for the metro	Olmsted-designed streets near Emory and the CDC
Duluth	Low $300Ks to mid-$400Ks	25-40 min via I-85; 50-70 at rush hour	Gwinnett County, Duluth High	In line with the metro	Town Green living with strong Gwinnett schools
Dunwoody	Mid-$600Ks	25-40 min via I-285/GA-400	DeKalb County, Dunwoody High	Above the metro average	Perimeter jobs, strong schools, and village living
East Atlanta Village	$395K – $550K	About 15 min via I-20	Atlanta Public Schools, Whitefoord Elementary	In line with the metro	Music, nightlife, and a fiercely independent community
East Point	$250K – $450K	About 15 min by car or MARTA	City of East Point Schools	Below the metro average	Affordable intown living with MARTA and airport access
Fairburn	Low to mid-$300Ks	25-45 min via I-85; 20-35 to the airport	Fulton County schools	Below the metro average	New construction and I-85 access south of the airport
Fayetteville	$350K – $550K	About 35 min via GA-54/I-85	Fayette County, top-rated	In line with the metro	Southern charm and strong schools in Fayette County
Forest Park	About $185K	15-25 min via I-75; 30-40 at peak	Clayton County schools	Well below the metro average	One of the metro's most affordable addresses near the airport
Garden Hills	$500K – $1.5M	About 20 min via GA-400	Atlanta Public Schools, Garden Hills Elementary	Premium tier for the metro	Buckhead community with parks and a top elementary
Glenwood Park	$650K – $1.2M+	12-15 min via I-20	Atlanta Public Schools, Burgess-Petersen Elementary	Premium tier for the metro	New Urbanist walkability close to Grant Park
Grant Park	$500K – $850K	About 10 min by car or walk to MARTA	Atlanta Public Schools, Parkside Elementary	Above the metro average	Victorian homes, Zoo Atlanta, and a cherished historic district
Grayson	$380K – $550K	About 40 min via US-78/GA-316	Gwinnett County, Grayson High	In line with the metro	Families drawn by Grayson High's reputation
Hampton	About $300K	35-45 min via I-75; 55-70 at peak	Henry County schools	Below the metro average	Space and Henry County schools on I-75 south
Hapeville	$250K – $400K	About 10 min via I-75/I-85; 15-25 at rush hour	Fulton County, Hapeville cluster	Below the metro average	Small-town feel minutes from downtown and the airport
Inman Park	$685K – $1.2M	About 10 min by car, walkable to eastern downtown	Atlanta Public Schools, Hope-Hill Elementary	Premium tier for the metro	Atlanta's first suburb: Victorian homes and Krog Street
Johns Creek	$550K – $900K	About 35 min via GA-400; longer at rush hour	Fulton County, Johns Creek High	Above the metro average	Elite schools and acreage on the GA-400 corridor
Jonesboro	About $260K	25-35 min via I-75; 45-60 at peak	Clayton County schools	Below the metro average	History, character, and value close to the airport
Kennesaw	$325K – $525K	About 30 min via I-75	Cobb County schools	In line with the metro	Kennesaw Mountain access and family-oriented I-75 living
Lawrenceville	$300K – $500K	About 35 min via I-85	Gwinnett County schools	Below to in line with the metro	Gwinnett's county seat with a revitalized downtown
Lilburn	$250K – $500K	30-40 min via I-85; 55-75+ at rush hour	Gwinnett County schools	Below to in line with the metro	Small-town Main Street and Gwinnett schools
Lithonia	$240K – $350K	About 30 min via I-20	DeKalb County schools	Below the metro average	Arabia Mountain access and east metro affordability
Little Five Points	$400K – $650K	About 12 min via I-75/85	Atlanta Public Schools, Springdale Park Elementary	In line with the metro	Vintage shops, live music, and intown character
Locust Grove	About $350K	35-45 min via I-75; 55-70 at peak	Henry County schools	Below to in line with the metro	Newer construction and Henry County value
Mableton	$350K – $500K	About 20 min via I-20/I-285; 45-65+ at rush hour	Cobb County schools	In line with the metro	Silver Comet Trail access and Cobb County value
Marietta	$350K – $650K	About 25 min via I-75	Cobb County schools	In line with the metro	Historic square, diverse housing, and strong Cobb schools
McDonough	$275K – $600K+	30-40 min via I-75; 45-60 at peak	Henry County schools	Below to in line with the metro	Historic square and more home for the money in Henry County
Midtown	$330K – $750K	5-10 min by car or MARTA	Midtown cluster, Centennial Place Elementary	Wide range, entry to premium	Walkable arts, dining, and Piedmont Park living
Milton	$900K+	35-55 min via GA-400; 50-75 at rush hour	Fulton County schools	Premium tier for the metro	Horse-country estates and top Fulton schools
Morningside	$750K – $1.5M	About 15 min via I-85	Atlanta Public Schools, Morningside Elementary	Premium tier for the metro	Historic bungalows and Piedmont Park at your doorstep
Newnan	About $380K	45-60 min via I-85; 60-75 at rush hour	Coweta County schools	In line with the metro	Historic downtown and Coweta schools on I-85
Norcross	$320K – $500K	About 25 min via I-85	Gwinnett County, Paul Duke STEM High	Below to in line with the metro	Historic downtown and Gwinnett's most walkable core
North Druid Hills	About $500K	15-20 min to Midtown; 20-30 to downtown	DeKalb County schools	In line to above the metro average	Close-in DeKalb convenience near Emory and Buckhead
Old Fourth Ward	$525K – $850K	10-15 min by car, walkable to downtown edge	Atlanta Public Schools, Hope-Hill Elementary	Above the metro average	BeltLine living with Ponce City Market next door
Ormewood Park	$385K – $525K	About 15 min via I-20	Atlanta Public Schools, Ormewood Park Elementary	In line with the metro	Craftsman bungalows and generous intown lots
Peachtree City	$555K – $610K	45-75 min via I-85/SR-74; 30-45 to the airport	Fayette County schools	Above the metro average	Golf-cart living and top Fayette schools
Peoplestown	$412K – $550K	About 10 min by car	Atlanta Public Schools, Parkside Elementary	In line with the metro	Family-friendly intown between Grant Park and the BeltLine
Poncey-Highland	$350K – $700K	About 10 min by car or MARTA	Atlanta Public Schools, Mary Lin Elementary	In line to above the metro average	BeltLine access and one of intown's most walkable corridors
Powder Springs	About $335K	35-50 min via I-20/I-75; 50-70+ at rush hour	Cobb County schools	Below to in line with the metro	Cobb schools and more land at a lower price
Reynoldstown	$475K – $750K	10-15 min via I-75/85	Atlanta Public Schools, Hope-Hill Elementary	Above the metro average	Historic, artistic, and BeltLine-connected
Riverdale	About $225K	20-30 min via I-75; 35-50 at peak	Clayton County schools	Well below the metro average	Short airport commute and some of the metro's lowest prices
Roswell	$400K – $700K	About 30 min via GA-400	Fulton County, top-rated district	In line to above the metro average	Historic downtown and Chattahoochee River access
Sandy Springs	$400K – $800K	About 20 min via GA-400	Fulton County, top-rated district	Above the metro average	Urban-suburban mix with Perimeter Center jobs
Smyrna	$400K – $550K	15-20 min via I-75; 30-50 at rush hour	Cobb County, Campbell cluster	In line with the metro	Walkable Village Green and a short commute to Atlanta
Snellville	$350K – $500K	About 35 min via US-78/I-285	Gwinnett County, South Gwinnett High	In line with the metro	More space for the budget than north Gwinnett
South Fulton	$300K – $425K	About 25 min via I-85/I-285; 15-25 to the airport	Fulton County schools	Below the metro average	Land and value with excellent airport access
Stockbridge	About $310K	30-50 min via I-75/I-675; 45-70 at peak	Henry County schools	Below the metro average	Henry County value on the I-75 south corridor
Stone Mountain	About $260K	25-30 min via US-78	DeKalb County schools	Well below the metro average	Park access and some of DeKalb's most affordable homes
Sugar Hill	About $460K	35-55 min via I-85; 55-75 at rush hour	Gwinnett County, North Gwinnett High	In line with the metro	North Gwinnett schools at competitive prices
Suwanee	$450K – $700K	About 35 min via I-85	Gwinnett County, North Gwinnett High	Above the metro average	Award-winning Town Center and top-rated schools
Temple	$280K – $305K	40-45 min via I-20	Carroll County schools	Well below the metro average	Rural-suburban lots west of Atlanta at low prices
Toco Hills	$300K – $1.5M	About 15 min via I-85	DeKalb County, Briar Vista Elementary	Wide range, entry to premium	Emory and CDC convenience with mid-century homes
Tucker	About $395K	20-25 min via I-285/I-85	DeKalb County schools	In line with the metro	First-time buyers and DeKalb convenience
Villa Rica	$280K – $400K	40-45 min via I-20	Carroll and Douglas county schools	Below the metro average	Gold-rush history and small-town living
Vine City	$175K – $350K	About 5 min, adjacent to downtown	Atlanta Public Schools, Vine Street Elementary	Well below the metro average	Civil Rights history and intown value
Vinings	Condos and townhomes under $325K	15-20 min to Midtown via I-285/I-75	Cobb County, Campbell cluster	Below the metro average	Village living on the Chattahoochee with city access
Virginia-Highland	$550K – $1.2M	About 15 min via I-85/GA-400	Atlanta Public Schools, Virginia-Highland Elementary	Premium tier for the metro	Walkable streets, iconic bungalows, great dining
West End	$300K – $500K	About 10 min by car	Atlanta Public Schools, McNair Jr. Learning Academy	Below to in line with the metro	Atlanta's oldest neighborhood with HBCU heritage
Westview	$310K – $475K	About 10 min by car	Atlanta Public Schools, West End Academy	Below to in line with the metro	Architectural diversity and close-in value
Woodstock	$450K – $650K	About 40 min via I-575/I-75; longer at rush hour	Cherokee County, top-rated district	In line with the metro	Walkable downtown and chef-driven dining in Cherokee County

Price ranges and commute estimates are general figures from the area guides on this site and shift with the market. School notes describe the district that serves each area, not a guarantee for any address. For a precise, current read on any of these areas, I'm available, and I'll give it to you straight.

How to Read This Table

What the columns actually tell you.

Median Price

The typical range for homes in that area today. You'll always find exceptions on both ends, and a specific house can land well outside the range for good reasons.

Commute to Downtown

Drive times to downtown Atlanta at a normal pace, via the routes that actually serve each area. Rush hour adds real time on almost every corridor, so I list both when it matters.

Schools

The district that serves the area. Attendance zones change and overlap, so confirm the exact assignment for any address before you commit.

Cost of Living

Housing is the big swing in Metro Atlanta. Day-to-day costs like groceries, utilities, and gas track close to the national average across these areas; the price range mostly tells you how the area compares to the metro overall.

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The buyer profile each area serves best, based on what actually draws people there. No area is right for everyone, and plenty of buyers cross these lines once they see homes in person.

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