Virginia-Highland

Perfect for singles and young professionals that want city living with community charm.

We've reached the top of our list with a joint first place; let's go! Virginia-Highland is just north of Little Five Points. It's a friendly, trendy neighborhood that combines city living with community charm–almost like a small town, but with the perks of a big city.

The neighborhood of Virginia-Highland is syrupy eye candy thanks to the numerous houses and buildings built from 1909 to 1926. In fact, Fire Station 19 was built in 1924 and is the oldest one in Atlanta, sporting the beautiful bungalow style prevalent in this part of the city.

The access to the BeltLine, Piedmont Park–Atlanta's most happening park–and John Howell Park–which has beach volley courts–give this neighborhood a flashy five in Beauty and Parks.

Besides the lovely craftsman bungalows and nature-filled parks, you've also got plenty of trendy boutiques, cozy restaurants, and the Plaza Theater–and indie movies fan fantasy– that give this neighborhood even more bang for your buck.

If you're planning to grow your family soon, this is an excellent neighborhood for kids in Atlanta. Not many have outstanding schools, but the school districts serving Virginia-Highland do a great job–getting a four out of five in Schools.

Overall, Virginia-Highland is a great place to consider when planning your move to Atlanta–and best of all, it isn't as expensive as some other trendy areas. You can have your peach, and eat it too!

Weighted rankings were determined by scoring neighborhoods on a scale of 1-5 in the following categories, with 5 being the best.

Here's how Virginia-Highland scored:

  • Affordability: πŸ’Έ πŸ’Έ πŸ’Έ πŸ’Έ πŸ’Έ
  • Beauty & Parks: 🌳 🌳 🌳 🌳 🌳
  • Nightlife & Entertainment: πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ‰
  • Points of Interest: πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“
  • Public Transit: πŸšƒ πŸšƒ πŸšƒ πŸšƒ
  • Safety: βœ… βœ… βœ… βœ… βœ…
  • Schools: 🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎
  • Shopping & Restaurants: πŸ› πŸ› πŸ› πŸ› πŸ›
  • Walkability:🚢🏽‍β™€οΈπŸšΆπŸ½‍β™€οΈπŸšΆπŸ½‍β™€οΈπŸšΆπŸ½‍♀️


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