Best Places To Live, Work, Play In GA: 2025 Recap

Some of the best places to live in the country are towns and cities in Georgia, according to a handful of national rankings released in 2025 that look at quality of life indicators.

There is no single quality that makes a town or city a great place to live. High-quality schools, hospitals and medical facilities, and a robust cultural and dining scene all matter. So do good jobs and places to play and have fun.

Publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and Fortune and the ratings and review site Niche used different methodologies to compile their lists on the best places to live. Read more about why Georgia’s cities and towns were mentioned.

• This GA Town Named No. 1 Best Place To Live Nationally, U.S. News Says
• GA Ranks 21st Among The Best States: Here’s Why
• 8 GA Towns Ranked Among Best Places to Live In America
• Here Are The Most Affordable Places To Retire In GA, Forbes Says
• These GA Suburbs Among Safest In U.S. In New Ranking
• This Is The Cheapest Town In GA To Buy A House, Study Says

Generally speaking, great workplaces are those where employees feel respected and valued, have growth opportunities and competitive salaries, and work–life balance is more than a slogan. Here’s where various Georgia employers rank in issues that matter to their workers:

• These 10 GA Companies Ranked Among Best Places To Work
• These Are The Top 10 Employers In GA In Forbes Ranking

There are also plenty of places to play and relax in Georgia, according to lists from publications, review sites and other sources.

• These 2 New GA Hotels Ranked Among World’s Best By Guests Who Stayed There
• These GA Vacation Spots Offer Luxury On A Budget, New Ranking Says
• 3 GA Towns Are Among The Top 20+ Places To Celebrate Halloween

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Publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Money, Forbes and Fortune and the ratings and review site Niche used different methodologies to compile their lists. Read more about why Georgia’s cities and towns were mentioned in these rankings:

• This GA Town Named No. 1 Best Place To Live Nationally, U.S. News Says
• GA Ranks 21st Among The Best States: Here’s Why
• 8 GA Towns Ranked Among Best Places to Live In America
• These GA Suburbs Among Safest In U.S. In New Ranking

Rankings also came from other sources:

• Best States To Live In 2025: GA Ranked On New Survey
• Best, Worst States To Raise A Family Listed: How GA Ranked
• Here’s How Much Money It Takes In GA To Be Middle Class
• GA's Best Dog Park Ranks Top 10 In Nation: USA Today

WalletHub also released a ranking that looked at how well Georgia meets older Americans' needs. Read more:

• GA Ranks In Top 20 For Protection Of Older Residents: WalletHub

Good jobs, whether at one of the country’s fastest-growing startups or a mid-sized or large company, also make communities more livable. Read more:

• 9 GA Companies Ranked Among Forbes’ Best Employers

Georgia also got mentions in rankings of places for a getaway or vacation. Read more:

• If You're Looking For A Summer Travel Destination, Experts Say Visit This GA Metro
• 29 GA Bed And Breakfasts Named Among Best In America, New Ranking Says
• Summer Beach Vacation May Be Best Spent In This GA Town: New List

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