A new study by Niche recently reported that two of the top 5 best counties in the entire nation are right here in Metro Atlanta. And now, we’ve got even better news. The #1 best county in the entire country for a family is in Georgia. Keep scrolling for all the details?
What’s the best county in the country for families?
The #1 county for families in the U.S. is Metro Atlanta’s own Forsyth County! Topping the list of thousands of counties, Forsyth is the best place for your family in the whole country, and it’s no surprise why!
According to Niche, Forsyth County received a A+ rating in the following categories:
- Overall Grade
- Public Schools
- Housing
- Jobs
- Good For Families
- Health & Fitness
Niche calculated this data by assessing,
… key factors that are meaningful for families at the county level. This grade takes into account key factors, such as the quality of local schools, safety, affordability, and access to family amenities, in an attempt to measure the appeal of an area for families.
About Forsyth County
Forsyth County is located about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta, with Cumming, Georgia as the county seat.
It has a population of 260,062, and is the #1 healthiest county in Georgia, the #1 best county to live in Georgia, and, by default (because it’s the best in the country), is the best county for families in Georgia.
Forsyth is a generally safe county, with low crime.
The median home value in Forsyth County is $493,800, and the median rent is $1937/month.
What are the other top counties in the U.S. for families?
Here are the top 5 best counties for families in the U.S.:
- Forsyth County (Georgia)
- Howard County (Maryland)
- York County (Virginia)
- Loudoun County (Virginia)
- Montgomery County (Maryland)
You can see the full list, learn more about the study, and see the full methodology on Niche’s website, here.