Atlanta, Georgia is a very unique city. The Atlanta real estate industry has benefited greatly due to a expansive amount of housing options that are available throughout the city. The differences in Atlanta are plentiful. Everything from the culture of it’s people, from the landscapes of it’s communities is very unique. One of Atlanta’s key to constant real estate growth is it’s geographical location. Being landlocked and having no natural boundaries has allowed Atlanta to grow out of every direction.
Metro Atlanta is made up of 4 geographical areas. The Northern Metro Atlanta area, where the cities of Alpharetta, Roswell, Woodstock, and Canton are located. The Western Metro Atlanta area, which Marietta, Smyrna, Powder Springs and Douglasville all reside. The Southern section of Atlanta, which houses the industrial section of Atlanta, is home to such cities as Forest Park, Peachtree City, Fairburn, and Stockbridge. And last but not least is East Metro Atlanta, where Snellville, Stone Mountain, Lawrenceville, and Conyers are located.
North Metro Atlanta is known for its higher than average median home values. Beautiful towns such as Alpharetta and Roswell house some of the most sought after Atlanta homes for sale. This region consists of many luxury home and country club communities. As you drive further north of Atlanta the views become amazing. You can watch the geography change as you journey into the North Georgia mountains.
The West part of Metro Atlanta is where the great historic city of Marietta resides. Also by traveling West out of Atlanta on I-20 you will reach other nice cities such as Hiram and Powder Springs. This area is very affordable and is home to many great neighborhoods and housing communities. Subdivisions located on the West side of Atlanta are famous having large lots and great amenities.
The Southern point of Atlanta is home to Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. This Airport is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the busiest airport in the world. It is also the home to many large corporations such as Delta Airlines and Air Tran Airways. Much of the area is home to the Industrial sector of Atlanta which employs many of the cities laborers. Further south is the beautiful Peachtree City. This is a very upscale town where citizens travel on golf carts as they would cars.
The Eastern region of Metro Atlanta has a fast growing real estate market. Once small cities such as Snellville and Dacula have recently doubled in size due to the fast growing housing markets. Within a short commute from downtown Atlanta, this area is perfect place to be close to the city, but enjoy a suburban lifestyle.
Traveling through Atlanta searching for homes and real estate can be a daunting task, but as you can see it can also be very rewarding.