The Decatur City School District carries the highest housing premiums in the Metro Atlanta area, according to a realtor.com analysis.
In the district, the median list price of $565,000 is a 241 percent premium above the median for DeKalb County, which is $235,000. Following close behind are the Cherokee County and Forsyth County districts, where premiums are also 200 percent above their respective counties.
See our chart below for the 10 most valuable districts in the metro area:
| School District | County | Median List Price (District) | Median List Price (County) | List Price Premium (vs County) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur City School District | DeKalb, GA | $565,000 | $235,000 | 241% |
| Cherokee County School District | Fulton, GA | $704,000 | $332,000 | 212% |
| Forsyth County School District | Forsyth, GA | $539,000 | $260,000 | 207% |
| Fulton County School District | Gwinnett, GA | $500,000 | $260,000 | 192% |
| Dekalb County School District | Fulton, GA | $625,000 | $332,000 | 188% |
| Cobb County School District | Fulton, GA | $480,000 | $332,000 | 144% |
| Atlanta Public School District | DeKalb, GA | $350,000 | $235,000 | 149% |
| Hall County School District | Gwinnett, GA | $360,000 | $260,000 | 138% |
| Spalding County School District | Henry, GA | $250,000 | $205,000 | 122% |
| Buford City School District | Gwinnett, GA | $300,000 | $260,000 | 115% |