These are the top five best places to live in Middle Georgia.
If you’ve ever wondered how your city stacks up against others in the area, this study is for you.
The folks at Niche.com analyzed 11 Middle GA cities based on a plethora of factors, some of which include affordability, public school rating, higher education rate, diversity, access to health care, employment rates, nightlife, crime and safety ratings and weather. Niche then assigned each city a grade, called the “Niche Grade,” according to the factors above.
The study also includes several reviews from current and past residents.
So, which cities in Middle GA are the best to live in? Here are the top 5:
Warner Robins
Overall Niche Grade: A-
Pros: diversity, weather, public schools and jobs
Cons: health/fitness and crime
Reviews: 4/5 stars according to current and former residents.
Perry
Overall Niche Grade: A-
Pros: good for families, public schools, diversity and weather
Cons: crime and safety
Reviews:4/5 stars according to current and former residents.
Centerville
Overall Niche Grade: B+
Pros: jobs, diversity and housing
Cons: commute and health/fitness
Reviews: 4/5 stars according to current and former residents.
Gray
Overall Niche Grade: B+
Pros: jobs, diversity, weather and cost of living
Cons: outdoor activities and commute
Reviews: 4/5 stars according to current and former residents.
Byron
Overall Niche Grade: B+
Pros: diversity and cost of living
Cons: public schools, nightlife and health/fitness
Reviews: 4.5/5 stars according to current and former residents.
The towns that did not make the top 5 earned overall grades ranging from B- to C. To view the full list, visit Niche’s website.
This story was originally published August 3, 2022 at 9:43 AM.
