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Top 10 Most Affordable Metro Atlanta Neighborhoods for First-Time Home Buyers

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1. Forest Park (Clayton Co)

  • Average Sales Price of $207,000 for detached (single family) homes
  • Average Sales Price of $140,000 for attached (townhome/condo) homes

Forest Park has a population of approximately 19,400 people and is home to Atlanta State Farmer’s Market, one of the largest outdoor produce markets in the U.S.

2. Conley (Clayton & Dekalb Counties)

  • Average Sales Price of $220,000 for detached (single family) homes 
  • Average Sales Price of $86,000 for attached (townhome/condo) homes 

Conley sits in both Clayton and Dekalb counties with a population of about 6,900 people and is convenient to Clayton State University.

3. Riverdale (Clayton Co) 

  • Average Sales Price of $230,000 for detached (single family) homes
  • Average Sales Price of $165,000 for attached (townhome/condo) homes 

With a population of roughly 14,700 people, Riverdale is only 5 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

4. Morrow (Clayton Co) 

  • Average Sales Price of $250,000 for detached (single family) homes 
  • Average Sales Price of $150,000 for attached (townhome/condo) homes 

Morrow is a small city convenient to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with a population of about 6,400 people. A point of interest is Reynold’s Nature Preserve, a 146-acre outdoor facility. 

5. Decatur (Dekalb Co)

  • Average Sales Price of $250,000 for detached (single family) homes 
  • Average Sales Price of $233,000 for attached (townhome/condo) homes 

This data is representative of the 30035 zip code in Decatur which is close to several major highways and has access to public transportation. It excludes City of Decatur as well as the following zip codes: 30032, 30033, 30034.

6. Jonesboro (Clayton Co)

  • Average Sales Price of $263,000 for detached (single family) homes
  • Average Sales Price of $225,000 for attached (townhome/condo) homes

Home to the Clayton County International Park, Jonesboro has a population of roughly 4,750 people.

7. Union City (Fulton Co) 

  • Average Sales Price $260,000 for detached (single family) homes 
  • Average Sales Price $230,000 for attached (townhome/condo) homes 

Union City’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment has resulted in increased job opportunities and new businesses. Many families and young professionals live there. 

8. Stone Mountain (Dekalb Co)

  • Average Sales Price of $262,500 for detached (single family) homes 
  • Average Sales Price of $195,000 for attached (townhome/condo) homes 

The population in Stone Mountain is approximately 6,500. Stone Mountain Park is the state’s most visited attraction. The city is about 30 minutes from Downtown Atlanta. *This data does’t include the community of Smoke Rise.

9. Rex (Clayton Co)

  • Average Sales Price of $270,000 for detached (single family) homes
  • Average Sales Price of $213,000 for attached (townhome/condo) homes

Rex has a population of approximately 17,500 people. First Lay Michelle Obama’s great-great-great grandmother was born here. There is a historic village in the center of the city as well.

10. Austell (Cobb Co)

  • Average Sales Price of $282,000 for detached (single family) homes
  • Average Sales Price of $238,000 for attached (townhome/condo) homes

Austell is home to Six Flags Over Georgia and Sweetwater Creek State Park. It has a population of about 7,900 people.

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