The Best Neighborhoods In Atlanta To Buy A Home

According to Travel + Leisure, Atlanta is a unique city that blends Southern living with big-city excitement. In addition to having one of the busiest airports in the world, Atlanta is also home to amazing cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and a plethora of museums. That said, those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city will find that there are several amazing suburbs and neighborhoods that surround Atlanta. While some prefer an apartment or condo living in the heart of an urban area, residents looking to reap the benefits of living near a city while still owning a home in a safe and quiet neighborhood might find Atlanta to be the ideal place.

Best of all, compared to many other major cities in the country, home prices in several Atlanta neighborhoods remain pretty affordable and fair. From Virginia Highland to Sandy Springs, we've rounded up the best neighborhoods in Atlanta to buy a home.

Also located on the east side of Atlanta, the expansive Candler Park neighborhood is known for its quieter, more residential feel. Home to its namesake 55-acre Candler Park, this neighborhood boasts suburban charm with urban proximity, making it an ideal place for those who wish to work and play in the metro Atlanta area and reside in peace and quiet. According to Candler Park Neighborhood Organization, the majority of the single-family homes in the area were constructed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, giving the neighborhood a lasting sense of history. The tree-lined streets boast a mix of mostly craftsman-style bungalows, with a sprinkling of Queen Anne and Folk Victorian one and two-story houses, American Four-Square houses, and the occasional modern building.

Despite the diverse architectural styles, every resident of Candler Park enjoys the same community-oriented energy, a wealth of greenery and park access, and historic charm. Although the median home price of $528,000 is higher than many other Atlanta neighborhoods, for those with a more flexible budget, owning a home in Candler Park is the perfect fit (via Niche).

As the name suggests, Midtown Atlanta is located in the heart of the city. According to Midtown Alliance, Midtown is also considered the south's "Heart of the Arts," and is home to the largest concentration of cultural and arts institutions in the region. The Midtown community takes pride in its modernized urban accessibility. With over five miles of bike lanes and many more miles in the works, over fifteen miles of newly constructed sidewalks, and a wealth of public transportation options, Midtown is easily one of the most accessible and enjoyable areas to explore the city on foot.

In addition to its newly constructed outdoor spaces and transportation zones, Midtown has seen an incredible construction boom over the last twenty years. With more than $5 billion of construction completed in this neighborhood, there are a wealth of modern, clean, eco-friendly homes and condominiums available for potential buyers to check out. The median home price in the area comes in around $376,000, which is impressively low considering the modernity of many of the homes in the area (via Niche).

One of Atlanta's oldest and most protected historic neighborhoods, the Old Fourth Ward offers residents and tourists alike a touch of history down every street. According to Discover Atlanta, the Old Fourth Ward is best known for its pride in being the home of Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood home. Development of this centrally located neighborhood began back in the 1800s, earning the Old Fourth Ward the title of one of Atlanta's original neighborhoods. In addition to its incredible historic sites and continued cultural relevance, the Old Fourth Ward has seen a massive increase in public green spaces over the last few decades. Residents of this neighborhood are able to enjoy the 2011 construction of the Historic Fourth Ward Park, a 17-acre green space complete with two lakes, a playground and splash pad, and even an outdoor theater (via Conde Nast Traveler).

The combination of robust history and plentiful green space within an otherwise exciting and bustling area makes the Old Fourth Ward an ideal neighborhood to purchase a home for potential buyers of all ages and stages of life. With a median home price of $395,000, the Old Fourth Ward is an exciting, relatively affordable option for buyers in the market (via Rocket Homes).

Looking for a high-end, luxurious neighborhood? Referred to by Bungalow as the "Beverly Hills of the South," living in the Buckhead neighborhood brings all the glitz and glamor of some of the country's biggest cities to the beautiful city of Atlanta. Located just fifteen minutes from downtown, Buckhead boasts an incredible mix of carefully curated green spaces and impressive homes with a bustling urban dining and shopping scene. While Buckhead's residential streets are characterized by kempt lawns, towering green trees, and some of the South's most impressive home architecture, the commercial zones are also home to some of the highest rated, fanciest, and most luxurious restaurants in the city (via Discover Atlanta). Buckhead Village, a high-end shopping center and communal outdoor space, offers residents convenient shopping as well as charming cobblestone streets, string light seating, and high-end cafes.

The luxury of Buckhead also comes with a high price. The median sale price for a home in Buckhead is over $1.2 million (via Buckhead.com). However, despite the incredible prices of these homes, Buckhead truly delivers the luxury lifestyle it promises for those seeking a lavish neighborhood to reside in.

Located just six miles from Downtown Atlanta, the Decatur neighborhood is just under five square miles and is home to almost 25,000 residents according to Visit Decatur Georgia. Decatur offers a blend of many different Atlanta lifestyles all within its relatively small bounds. Its proximity to the city centers offers residents complete urban convenience, as access to shopping, high-quality restaurants as well as casual home-style spots, and public transportation are seemingly unlimited (via City of Decatur). The presence of the renowned liberal arts university Agnes Scott College gives the neighborhood an exciting, youthful sense of innovation and education, and the charming homes and residential streets allow residents to enjoy a small town sense of community and serenity despite its urban location.

Decatur also has its own independent public school system including four elementary schools as well as a middle school and a high school, making the neighborhood even more desirable for those looking to settle down with children in the Atlanta area. With a reasonable median home price of just under $325,000, Decatur is a great neighborhood for families, college students, and professionals alike (via Zillow).

Located just east of Cabbagetown and south of Inman Village, development in historic Reynoldstown dates all the way back to the 1860s. According to Reynoldstown.net, Reynoldstown is one of Atlanta's first African American neighborhoods and has remained an important cultural and historical landmark since its conception. Modern Reynoldstown is home to over 1,500 households and boasts a diverse population. In fact, many first-time homeowners find themselves surrounded by families who have lived in their homes since the early 1900s (via Uncover Atlanta). Families with children wave from their porches to young professionals, highlighting the beautiful sense of community present in the neighborhood across cultures, classes, and ages.

Because Reynoldstown has been a popular neighborhood for so many years, there is also great diversity in the architectural style of homes. On one Reynoldstown street, you may find an ultra-modern, newly constructed home right next to an early 20th-century shotgun home or a humble bungalow. While home prices vary greatly based on the size and age of a home, the median home cost in the neighborhood comes out to $534,500 (via Rocket Homes).