Is Living in Metro Atlanta REALLY Worth it?

Do you want to live your best life in Atlanta, Georgia? From affordable housing to vibrant culture, Atlanta is the place to be. But there are pros and cons to living in the lush and lively northwest Atlanta metro. Today, we’re bringing you all the information you need before moving to this beautiful city.

Northwest Atlanta consists of several amazing areas, including Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Canton, and everything in the West Cobb area.

The Pros of Living in Metro Atlanta

Affordable housing

Out of all the United States metropolitan areas, Atlanta has one of the most reasonable home prices. Zillow showed a $374,000 median price point in the northwest Atlanta area. 

A thriving job market

We have diverse places to work in the northwest Atlanta metro, ranging from technology to healthcare and logistics. Georgia also has the highest concentration of Fortune 500 companies, making the state a hub for economic growth. 

Excellent schools

The northwest Atlanta Metro has some of the most excellent schools. Our private and public schools are both highly favored by Niche. 

Abundant recreation opportunities

You’ll never run out of creational activities in Atlanta. We practically have everything, from the Kennesaw Mountain battlefield to the Chattahoochee River National Recreational areas along the Tennessee River. 

We've also got lots of awesome mountain bike trails like Sope Creek, Blankets Creek, Rope Mill, and Big Creek over in Roswell. So, you won’t run out of things to do if you’re a fan of the outdoors.

Cultural diversity

From Arts, foods, and music to ethnicity, the Northwest Atlanta Metro is a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. 

The Cons

Traffic

I've been living in and around the Greater Atlanta area since 2007, and there are things I wish I had known before moving here. 

One of those things is the traffic. The traffic congestion is as real as it gets here! In fact, Atlanta was ranked one of the worst cities in terms of traffic. But the Metro has done a really cool thing to mediate the heavy traffic – adding the Northwest quarter to Peach Pass. This way, you can pay to play and bypass the traffic. 

Hot & humid summers

This beautiful metro is not known as ‘Hotlanta’ for no reason. If you're not used to temperatures as high as 90 F, coupled with 120% humidity, you may be in for a rude awakening. It gets HOT in Atlanta. 

Limited public transportation 

Marta's North Springs train station goes all the way from North Springs to just north of Sandy Springs. And some of Marta’s bus lines run through Alpharetta and Roswell Cobb County. However, most of Northwest Atlanta doesn't have public transportation. 

If you decide to move to this area, you're going to need a vehicle.

The urban sprawl 

Because we're in the suburbs, neighborhoods and amenities are further apart. So, our commute times are further apart as well. Be prepared for that.

Zoning in development 

Thanks to the rapid growth we're experiencing in the northwest Atlanta metro, zoning can change the vibe of a community. This is what we're experiencing right now with the influx of people from different states and metro areas. 

As someone who lives and works in this area, I've experienced both the pros and cons. So, if you have any questions or want to find your home here, do not hesitate to contact us.

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