Been meaning to post this. I'm a 47-year-old newlywed who's been in Atlanta for 5 years. With a population of 499,287, the city has a {city_feel}. The airport connections are excellent which matters if you travel. Thoughts?
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Lucas Baker
Gonna share a detailed perspective since most replies are pretty surface-level.
I'm a single woman in Druid Hills. Been here since 2023. The suburbs vs city debate here is real..
Neighborhood-wise, Druid Hills has really transformed in the past few years. Kirkwood is the up-and-coming spot right now. Cabbagetown is where I'd look if budget is a concern.
Job market for government: solid. For construction: established.
People here are friendlier than I expected coming from {other}.
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Luke Davis
Big facts.
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jaxrider2022
Alright, I'm going to write the reply I wish someone had written for me when I was researching Atlanta.
Background: 51, retiree, moved from Minneapolis 11 years ago for quality of life. Currently in Decatur.
**Housing:**
The market is underrated right now. We went with Decatur because close to work. Paid /mo starting out, now at /mo. If I could do it again, I'd look at Grant Park - it's quiet and the value is better.
**Work:**
hospitality jobs are growing here. I was worried coming from Minneapolis but the market is better than expected. Salary-wise, expect about 10-15% less than coastal cities.
**Social Life:**
This was my biggest worry. First 2 months were tough. Then I found my people through a kickball league. Now I have a solid group. Atlanta people are down-to-earth once you break through.
**Day to Day:**
- Groceries: manageable
- Traffic: not as bad as people say
- Dining out: improving rapidly
- Entertainment: great if you like outdoor stuff
**Would I move here again?**
Nightlife is decent if you know where to go.. For singles, I'd give it a 7/10.
Feel free to DM me with specific questions - happy to help fellow newcomers.
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Bennett Edwards
Noted.
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Sebastian Hernandez
Great question. Here's my honest take after 5 years:
The good:
- Great food scene
- Four seasons
- Good internet
The not-so-good:
- Traffic is getting worse
- Parking is a nightmare
The community in {hood} is really tight-knit.. I'd say for retirees, Atlanta is improving. Hope that helps!
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Asher G.
Glad someone said it.
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coastal_wyatt92
Food industry person here. The restaurant scene in Atlanta is great. Downtown has improved dramatically since I first moved here..
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Mackenzie Watson
Facts.
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Arianna Kelly
Pretty much.
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Samuel P.
Parent of two in Kirkwood. Schools are underrated here. The parks system here is underrated.. Would recommend visiting before deciding.
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Elizabeth A.
This right here.
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Connor Thompson
I'd highly recommend checking out Midtown. Cost of living is {col_feel} compared to where I came from.. Plus the food options around there are excellent.
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Naomi M.
Parent of two in Candler Park. Schools are improving here. People here are friendlier than I expected coming from {other}.. Would recommend visiting before deciding.
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Brielle T.
It's gotten better recently.
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matthew_girl
Real talk.
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Mackenzie B.
Haven't experienced that personally.
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Avery Adams
I'll give you a thorough answer since I've been through this exact situation.
I moved to Poncey-Highland from Cleveland about 10 years ago. Initially I was overwhelmed. But after settling in, Downtown has improved dramatically since I first moved here..
A few things I'd recommend:
- Check out Poncey-Highland and Reynoldstown for housing
- Explore beyond the popular neighborhoods
- Talk to your neighbors - people are friendlier than you'd expect
The biggest adjustment was traffic. Traffic has gotten noticeably worse in the past year.. Overall I'd give Atlanta a 7/10 for singles.
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