Alpharetta, Milton Named Georgia's Best Suburbs To Live

ALPHARETTA, GA -- The cities of Alpharetta and Milton continue to receive recognition for the exceptional quality of life their residents and stakeholders enjoy on a daily basis.

The cities are among the 2017 Best Suburbs To Live In Georgia by Niche.com, an online ranking and review site. Alpharetta came in third while Milton clocked in at sixth place, respectively.

Both were given overall ratings of A+, with top marks in categories such as public schools, outdoor activities, good for families and health and fitness.

The report by Niche.com uses data from a number of sources, including the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report and others.

"Alpharetta is the perfect place to raise a family with four children," one resident said in a review of the city posted on Niche.com. "The people are wonderful. The area is beautiful. The community is one that you really want to be a part of in every aspect. There always seems to be something happening to bring people together like free concerts in the summer in Avalon, which is a gorgeous area with high end shopping and great restaurants including a very comfortable movie theater, for example. Also, it feels like you never meet a stranger here meaning everyone you talk with throughout the day is helpful and kindhearted."

Another person submitting a review for Milton noted how it's no longer necessary to travel long distances to "experience luxury and aesthetically pleasing places."

"I do wish the places downtown would stay open later because everything usually closes by nine," the reviewer added. "Other than that, the scenery and places downtown are beautiful."

Here are the top 10 2017 Best Suburbs To Live In Georgia, according to Niche.com:

1. Decatur
2. Johns Creek
3. Alpharetta
4. Suwanee
5. Roswell
6. Milton
7. Peachtree City
8. Peachtree Corners
9. Berkeley Lake
10. Avondale Estates

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