Which is the richest county in Georgia?

Highest-earning counties in Georgia
  • #1. Forsyth County. Updated Apr 9, 2021. ...
  • #2. Oconee County. Updated Apr 9, 2021. ...
  • #3. Fayette County. Updated Apr 9, 2021. ...
  • #5. Columbia County. Updated Apr 9, 2021. ...
  • #6. Cobb County. Updated Apr 9, 2021. ...
  • #7. Harris County. Updated Jan 2, 2022. ...
  • #8. Coweta County. Updated Apr 9, 2021. ...
  • #9. Bryan County.
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What is Georgia's poorest county?

Jenkins County, located in eastern Georgia about 55 miles south of Augusta, has a median annual household income of just $27,375, which makes it the poorest county in the state and one of only 20 counties or county equivalents nationwide where most households earn less than $30,000 a year.
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Where do the wealthy live in Georgia?

Sandy Springs is yet another city on our list that tops Georgia as one of the wealthiest with just over a quarter of households having incomes of 150K or above. Alpharetta is a nice, quiet and diverse neighborhood in North Georgia.
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What is the best county to live in Georgia?

  • #1 Best Counties to Live in Georgia. Oconee County. ...
  • #2 Best Counties to Live in Georgia. Forsyth County. ...
  • #3 Best Counties to Live in Georgia. Cobb County. ...
  • High Meadows School. ...
  • #4 Best Counties to Live in Georgia. ...
  • #5 Best Counties to Live in Georgia. ...
  • #6 Best Counties to Live in Georgia. ...
  • #7 Best Counties to Live in Georgia.
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Is Cobb County the richest county in Georgia?

The cost of living is $52,533 compared to $35,319 for the state. Forsyth's median income of $96,445 is also about $10,000 shy of being double that of Georgia's, which is $52,977. This isn't the first time Forsyth has nabbed the top spot for being the richest county in the state.
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Forsyth is the wealthiest county in Georgia



What is the poorest town in Georgia?

Georgia's poorest city is just 1½ hours from Druid Hills up Interstate 85. Royston, Forbes found, has a median household income of $21,125 and a mean household income of $31,383, more than $100,000 less than Druid Hills.
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What is the safest county in GA?

The small city of Holly Springs in Cherokee County earns the title of Georgia's safest. Holly Springs violent crime rate of 1.03 per 1K and property crime rate of 12.36 per 1K are considerably below both national and state averages. Peachtree City earns Georgia's #2 spot.
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Which county in GA has the highest property taxes?

Fulton County homeowners pay the most in the state.
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Where do most millionaires live in Georgia?

If you've ever wondered where The Peach State's 1 percent live, find out now as we rank the 10 richest cities in Georgia.
  1. Milton.
  2. Johns Creek. ...
  3. Alpharetta. ...
  4. Decatur. ...
  5. Braselton. ...
  6. Tyrone. ...
  7. Peachtree City. ...
  8. Roswell. ...
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Who is the richest family in Georgia?

Richest People in Georgia
  • Jim Kennedy. $8.2 Billion. ...
  • Arthur Blank. $7 Billion. ...
  • Samuel Truett Cathy. $6.6 Billion. ...
  • Bernard Marcus. $6.2 Billion. ...
  • Bubba Cathy. $3.2 Billion. ...
  • Dan Cathy. $3.2 Billion. ...
  • Ted Turner. $2.2 Billion. ...
  • Sara Blakely. $1 Billion.
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Do any billionaires live in Georgia?

Billionaires are ranked by net worth as of April 30. Forbes lists 18 billionaires in Georgia.
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Which county in Georgia has the highest poverty rate?

Poverty rates in Georgia are higher in central and South Georgia, Census bureau data shows. Jenkins County, in southeast Georgia between Augusta and Statesboro, had a 34.5% poverty rate, the highest in the state.
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Is Georgia a rich or poor state?

Poverty rate: 19%

Almost two million Georgians currently live below the poverty line, and 21% of residents ages 18 to 24 were not in school or working as of 2012.
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What is considered rich in Georgia?

Here's How Much You Need To Make To Be Considered Rich In Atlanta
  • Lowest Income to be Considered "Rich" (Top 20%): $141,360.
  • Average Income of the Top 20%: $324,646.
  • Average Income of the Top 5%: $668,261.
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What is the number 1 high school in GA?

Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology

#1 Best Public High Schools in Georgia.
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What is the biggest high school in Georgia?

Georgia's 10 largest high schools by enrollment
  • Lowndes High School, Lowndes County Public Schools, 2,840 students.
  • Parkview High School, Gwinnett County Public Schools, 2,796 students.
  • East Coweta High School, Coweta County Public Schools, 2,761 students.
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Where is the best place to live in GA?

Best places to live in Georgia for 2020
  • Alpharetta.
  • Johns Creek.
  • Sandy Springs.
  • Milton.
  • Decatur.
  • Dunwoody.
  • Roswell.
  • Woodstock.
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Where should I not live in Georgia?

With these factors in mind, here are the 20 worst places to live in Georgia.
  • Warner Robins.
  • Douglasville. ...
  • Morrow. ...
  • Bainbridge. ...
  • Waynesboro. ...
  • Clarkston. ...
  • Fairburn. ...
  • Thomasville. Overall, Thomasville is the 12th most dangerous place to live in Georgia, hence its inclusion in this list. ...
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What is the cheapest city to live in Georgia?

So, based on this special scorecard, here are six most affordable places to live in Georgia.
  • Warner Robins. Located in Houston County, Warner Robins is nationally known for its airplane history. ...
  • Duluth. ...
  • Gainesville. ...
  • Smyrna. ...
  • Marietta. ...
  • Newnan.
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What is the oldest county in Georgia?

Union County ranks as the oldest county in Georgia. The typical county resident is 54.3 years old, well above the median age across the state of 36.7.
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What are the top 5 poorest counties in Georgia?

Here Are The 10 Poorest Areas In Georgia
  • Telfair County, GA. ...
  • Jefferson, GA. ...
  • Clay County, GA. zx81basic via Flickr. ...
  • Hancock County, GA. mcdaniel0214 via Flickr. ...
  • Stewart County, GA. Soil Science via Flickr. ...
  • Taliaferro County, GA. J. ...
  • Jenkins County, GA. Dizzy Girl via flickr. ...
  • Turner County, GA. Carol Vizant via Flickr.
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