These Are GA's Best Counties To Live In: See The List

GEORGIA — Georgia has 159 counties, and a recent ranking by Niche has revealed which ones are the best to live in.

Niche, which provides information and rankings on schools and places to live, determined the best counties in each state by analyzing public schools, cost of living, job opportunities and local amenities.

Rankings were compiled using county data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other sources.

Forsyth County is considered the best county in Georgia, according to Niche.

Forsyth County is home to more than 260,000 people and lies within the Atlanta metropolitan area. Forsyth is among Georgia's fastest-growing counties and is known for its recreational offerings and highly ranked public school system.

Forsyth County received an overall A+ grade from Niche. It also received A+ marks for schools, housing, jobs and being good for families. The county's lowest grade was a B+ for nightlife and diversity.

Coming in at No. 2 was Cobb County. Home to nearly 770,000 people, Cobb County is the state's third most populous county and is known for its rich history, including its role in the Civil War, with battles fought at Kennesaw Mountain.

Cobb County received an overall A+ grade from Niche. It also received an A+ mark for being good for families. The county's lowest grade was an A- for housing and jobs.

Finally, Fayette County came in at No. 3 on Niche's list. Home to more than 120,000, Fayette County is also part of the Atlanta metropolitan area and is known for its low crime rate, superior education system and vast recreational opportunities, according to the county's website.

Fayette County received an overall A+ grade from Niche. It also received top marks for schools and being good for families. The county's lowest grade was an A- for nightlife, jobs and diversity.

Here is how each Atlanta-area county was graded:

• No. 1: Forsyth County, A+
• No. 2: Cobb County, A+
• No. 5: Fulton County, A+
• No. 8: Gwinnett County, A+
• No. 9: Cherokee County, A+
• No. 18: DeKalb County, A
• No. 25: Douglas County, A-
• No. 35: Paulding County, A-
• No. 37: Bartow County, A-

Here's a look at the top 10 best counties in Georgia to live in:

1. Forsyth County: A+
2. Cobb County: A+
3. Fayette County: A+
4. Oconee County: A+
5. Fulton County: A+
6. Columbia County: A+
7. Houston County: A+
8. Gwinnett County: A+
9. Cherokee County: A+
10. Clarke County: A

See the full ranking on Niche's website.