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Augusta a top-100 place to live in the U.S. Why Livability says ‘Southern charm meets sports’
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Augusta, home to the Masters Tournament, has been recognized as one of the best places to live in the U.S., along with other cities in the peach State.
Livability, a company that has been curating an annual list of the 100 best places to live in the U.S. for over a decade, used data from thousands of U.S. cities and an algorithm that considers factors to compile the list. Factors include:
- Economy
- Housing Costs
- Amenities
- Transportation
- Environment
- Safety
- Education
- Health
According to the study, Augusta ranked highly for environment, transportation and housing.
What are the best places to live in Georgia?
Ranked in no particular order, here are three spots in Georgia that made this list:
Augusta
“Southern charm meets sports in Augusta,” the website wrote. “This sweet Georgia city has mastered (pun intended!) being a great place to live with affordable housing, excellent schools and beautiful parks along the Savannah River.”
- LivScore: 633
- Region: Southeast
- Population: 201,970
- Med. Home Value: $163,376
Athens
“Athens is alive with Southern charm and a lively arts scene,” the website wrote. “This vibrant college town is brimming with historic architecture, a thriving music scene and a whole lot of school pride.”
- LivScore: 646
- Region: Southeast
- Population: 129,386
- Med. Home Value: $258,778
Roswell
“Just an hour outside Atlanta, Roswell captivates residents with historic charm, scenic beauty and modern conveniences,” the website wrote. “Known for its parks, award-winning schools and a strong sense of community, Roswell offers a suburban lifestyle with all the amenities.”
- LivScore: 838
- Region: Southeast
- Population: 88,964
- Med. Home Value: $485,018
To see the full list, visit livability.com/best-places/top-100-best-places-to-live-in-the-us/.
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.