Decatur is Metro Atlanta’s best place to live, according to a new ranking from Niche.
Basing its ranking on crime, schools, cost of living, job opportunities, local amenities, and a host of other factors, Niche rated Decatur highly for its excellent schools and healthy lifestyles.
Below, we’ve collected Niche’s full top 10 ranking, along with some specific grades the website allocated for cost of living, education, public schools, and real estate:
| Town | Cost of Living | Education | Public Schools | Real Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | C | A+ | A+ | C+ |
| Big Creek | C+ | A+ | A+ | A- |
| Alpharetta | C+ | A+ | A | B |
| Johns Creek | C | A+ | A | B+ |
| Northeast Cobb Township | C+ | A+ | A | B+ |
| Smyrna | B- | A+ | A | B+ |
| Roswell | C+ | A+ | A | B |
| Milton | C | A+ | A | B |
| Vinings | C- | A+ | A | C+ |
| Mableton | B- | A- | A | B |