These Are The 10 Most Successful Cities In Georgia

Top 10 Most Successful Cities in Georgia for 2026

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Success can be defined in many ways. Is it the balance in your bank account, the satisfaction after delivering a great presentation, or perhaps the laughter that follows a well-timed joke? Or is it something more profound, something subjective and difficult to quantify?

At Zippia, we prefer concrete measurements. Using data-driven analysis, we’ve identified the top 10 most successful cities in Georgia for 2026. Here’s our list:

Disagreeing with our list already? Read on to understand how we arrived at these conclusions.

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How We Determined the Most Successful Cities in Georgia

For many, the first indicator of success is financial wealth. But true success encompasses much more. We analyzed a range of metrics from the latest American Community Survey data, ensuring our findings reflect the current economic landscape.

1. Milton

Source: Wikipedia

Population: 34,874
Median Income: $110,891
Poverty Level: 4.2%
Unemployment Rate: 4.4%

2. Alpharetta

Population: 60,903
Median Income: $87,837
Poverty Level: 4.3%
Unemployment Rate: 5.8%

3. Suwanee

Population: 16,648
Median Income: $83,780
Poverty Level: 5.0%
Unemployment Rate: 5.7%

4. Pooler

Population: 20,646
Median Income: $68,787
Poverty Level: 6.0%
Unemployment Rate: 3.8%

5. Johns Creek

Population: 80,979
Median Income: $108,114
Poverty Level: 4.4%
Unemployment Rate: 7.3%

6. Peachtree City

Population: 34,701
Median Income: $86,352
Poverty Level: 6.8%
Unemployment Rate: 7.3%

7. Roswell

Population: 92,364
Median Income: $79,359
Poverty Level: 7.6%
Unemployment Rate: 6.8%

8. Rincon

Population: 9,273
Median Income: $61,144
Poverty Level: 6.4%
Unemployment Rate: 5.4%

9. Woodstock

Population: 25,672
Median Income: $68,499
Poverty Level: 5.9%
Unemployment Rate: 7.7%

10. Holly Springs

Population: 9,678
Median Income: $65,189
Poverty Level: 8.7%
Unemployment Rate: 5.9%

Measuring Success

If you’re contemplating the validity of our metrics, you’re not alone. While no single metric can define the success of a city or its residents, our analysis serves as a solid framework. Congratulations to Milton and the other top cities. For those not on the list, there’s always next year!

Detailed List of the Most Successful Cities in Georgia

Rank	City	Median Income	Poverty Rate	Unemployment Rate
1	Milton	$110,891	4.2%	4.4%
2	Alpharetta	$87,837	4.3%	5.8%
3	Suwanee	$83,780	5.0%	5.7%
4	Pooler	$68,787	6.0%	3.8%
5	Johns Creek	$108,114	4.4%	7.3%
6	Peachtree City	$86,352	6.8%	7.3%
7	Roswell	$79,359	7.6%	6.8%
8	Rincon	$61,144	6.4%	5.4%
9	Woodstock	$68,499	5.9%	7.7%
10	Holly Springs	$65,189	8.7%	5.9%
11	Dunwoody	$78,063	9.2%	7.4%
12	Richmond Hill	$64,381	8.6%	7.2%
13	Braselton	$83,547	6.1%	8.8%
14	Brookhaven	$67,916	13.4%	4.5%
15	Centerville	$58,333	8.5%	6.5%
16	Fayetteville	$63,750	8.5%	7.9%
17	Decatur	$77,202	12.6%	7.4%
18	Flowery Branch	$62,863	11.5%	7.2%
19	Sandy Springs	$63,401	12.2%	7.3%
20	Smyrna	$61,333	11.3%	7.7%
21	Peachtree Corners	$63,431	10.7%	8.3%
22	Loganville	$59,205	9.1%	8.9%
23	Port Wentworth	$51,984	13.1%	6.8%
24	Jefferson	$56,140	13.0%	7.8%
25	Sugar Hill	$67,426	10.1%	10.7%
26	Kingsland	$57,278	10.7%	8.8%
27	Kennesaw	$58,483	11.3%	9.4%
28	Acworth	$50,668	7.4%	9.7%
29	Duluth	$56,849	13.9%	8.5%
30	Cartersville	$46,909	12.9%	7.7%
31	Glennville	$44,638	18.5%	4.5%
32	Auburn	$53,466	17.6%	7.9%
33	Tyrone	$77,066	15.0%	11.6%
34	Snellville	$56,654	9.8%	13.2%
35	Locust Grove	$53,214	9.2%	13.3%
36	Canton	$50,071	14.7%	9.7%
37	St. Marys	$51,442	11.3%	12.3%
38	Chamblee	$50,209	20.1%	8.1%
39	Morrow	$48,059	14.3%	10.0%
40	Lilburn	$49,081	14.4%	10.4%
41	Newnan	$50,175	19.6%	8.5%
42	Dahlonega	$35,518	19.1%	4.6%
43	Grovetown	$53,223	15.8%	11.5%
44	Stockbridge	$54,864	11.2%	14.3%
45	Buford	$43,750	18.1%	8.9%
46	Douglasville	$47,563	15.7%	11.2%
47	Doraville	$42,407	18.7%	8.4%
48	Bremen	$56,107	22.1%	10.2%
49	Powder Springs	$56,768	18.0%	13.3%
50	Fort Oglethorpe	$39,671	15.2%	10.4%
51	Hinesville	$44,896	13.7%	13.0%
52	Villa Rica	$50,759	15.3%	13.6%
53	Calhoun	$35,517	22.7%	6.3%
54	McRae	$29,729	20.3%	1.5%
55	McDonough	$45,263	16.9%	12.6%
56	Warner Robins	$44,661	19.4%	11.1%
57	Columbus	$41,362	17.7%	11.3%
58	Marietta	$42,688	20.1%	10.5%
59	Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government	$48,488	10.5%	18.1%
60	Fairburn	$43,830	14.0%	14.0%
61	Gainesville	$39,791	23.5%	9.5%
62	Lawrenceville	$42,459	17.4%	13.7%
63	Dallas	$50,113	21.5%	13.3%
64	Douglas	$31,943	22.3%	7.9%
65	Winder	$44,327	18.2%	13.7%
66	Lovejoy	$37,677	10.5%	16.7%
67	Atlanta	$46,439	22.5%	12.9%
68	Norcross	$39,436	24.9%	9.9%
69	Hawkinsville	$35,173	10.0%	16.3%
70	Perry	$49,140	20.7%	14.5%
71	Austell	$45,931	18.1%	15.4%
72	Garden City	$28,583	27.3%	7.1%
73	Covington	$32,171	22.0%	10.8%
74	Eastman	$29,556	18.6%	11.0%
75	Commerce	$37,952	26.1%	11.3%
76	Conyers	$39,423	20.5%	14.3%
77	Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)	$37,593	22.5%	13.0%
78	Stone Mountain	$36,444	18.4%	14.6%
79	Dalton	$35,530	24.3%	11.9%
80	Cumming	$42,414	21.3%	14.9%
81	Savannah	$36,628	24.3%	12.7%
82	Adel	$31,815	31.3%	8.7%
83	Folkston	$44,922	20.3%	20.3%
84	Eatonton	$26,101	26.7%	8.7%
85	Dublin	$28,491	30.9%	8.5%
86	Jesup	$31,309	33.0%	9.5%
87	Vidalia	$30,294	22.2%	13.3%
88	LaFayette	$30,492	21.2%	13.8%
89	Hapeville	$37,118	28.2%	14.3%
90	Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)	$33,293	39.2%	9.8%
91	Waynesboro	$27,188	36.0%	8.0%
92	Union City	$32,324	23.0%	14.6%
93	Tifton	$30,615	37.2%	9.7%
94	East Point	$37,646	22.8%	19.5%
95	Rome	$33,787	27.8%	13.9%
96	LaGrange	$34,056	26.7%	14.7%
97	Hampton	$43,512	28.8%	18.9%
98	Toccoa	$34,047	26.2%	15.4%
99	Monroe	$31,947	28.6%	14.5%
100	Camilla	$26,841	28.9%	12.6%

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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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