Full amenity stack + world airport; traffic is the tax. Median home price runs about $383K with an effective property tax near 0.92% — roughly $3,524/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Atlanta
Median home price
$383K
Effective property tax
0.92%
Tax friendliness
6/10
Winter mildness
7/10
Summer comfort
6/10
Walkability
6/10
Outdoor access
5/10
Culture & food
9/10
Healthcare
7/10
Airport connectivity
10/10
Schools
6/10
Safety
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
10/10
Growth trajectory
7/10
Who it fits: people who want life on foot, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: