Top 17 Best Atlanta Neighborhoods |

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Atlanta is a remarkable metropolis. Home to iconic musicians, the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and often rivaling Hollywood and New York in art, cuisine, hip hop culture, and by being a top film and television location.
With vibrant, diverse communities, affordable housing and a booming economy, it’s no wonder thousands of people are moving to Atlanta from all over the country. But it is a city of micro-neighborhoods… almost 250 officially defined by the City of Atlanta. However, we have chosen the Top 17 neighborhoods in Atlanta based on our research and several key factors.
00:00- Intro
02:21- Chastain Park
03:08- Morningside-Lenox
05:36- Brookhaven
07:16- Kirkwood
08:38- Ansley Park
09:53- Decatur
11:27- Poncey- Highland
13:00- Cabbagetown
15:30- Druid Hills
16:49- Sweet Auburn
18:20- Old Forth Ward
20:15- Inman Park
21:25- Candler Park
22:48- Virginia Highland
24:21- North Buckhead
26:46- Outro
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Music Credit: Life Is by Chris Morrow
Info Sources: InTownExpert, Nest Realty Atlanta, Southeast Drone, Atlanta Timelapse, Thomas Colbert, Ben Fox, Atlanta's Best New Homes TV, Virtual Studios Innovation
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Music Credit: Title: "Life Is " | | Artist: Cosimo Fogg 201
Sources: CensusReporter.org, Trulia.com, Wikipedia
Published Date: November 2017
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[@itsadeal3406]

Its also called Black Hollywood. All kinds of black actors live there also alot of black CEOs live there. Home of black entertainment, sports and music.

[@kriswilldoo6042]

Plus its more closet black brothers then anywhere on the planet. I wonder why!!

[@DocMatthews0311]

Its a deal #facts

[@truthspeaker4772]

Its a deal You do realize that this narrative is rapidly changing. Atlanta is going through major gentrifications. Blacks are being pushed out of the city and as far as these black actors and celebrities. They don’t actually live in Atlanta. They live on the out skirts of Atl. All these neighborhoods that were shown here use to be Black communities. Not anymore don’t be fooled by this bullshit. They’re pushing blacks out of the city. Period

[@coachcarroll963]

Nope

[@drdwgmd14]

Its a deal....that is a racist comment. No whites come on here saying this stuff. Why cannot be about business in general. Beyond scary.

[@valeriebillings7248]

Great video! Please do more videos in the suburbs like Snellville, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Loganville, Duluth, Johns Creek and Buford . Gwinnett county is one of the largest counties in GA and black ppl are moving here at an alarming rate. I’ve been here 24yrs…Love it!

[@AjaArrow]

It would be nice if the moderator of this channel would acknowledge the comments about the rent prices being completely incorrect. At this point I'm starting to think these type of videos are created by people of other colors to encourage BLACK PEOPLE to move to ONE area. YOU WILL STRUGGLE IF YOU MOVE TO ATLANTA THINKING YOUR RENT WILL BE THIS LOW. Please do your research.

[@ijn1216]

Wow thank you, maybe you should have a You tube channel 🙏🏽. Might be a sign

[@arabelliajohnson8916]

@@ijn1216 she is definitely correct,more people I know live in the outskirts of Atlanta.

[@briana.g.7412]

Why does it always have to be one of our own to be negative. I wonder how many of the people who liked your comment is white.

[@theeXfactor]

I am extremely disappointed that out of 17 neighborhoods featured there was NOT ONE mention of the Cascade Corridor! The Cascade area is home to practically EVER Atlanta Mayor since Maynard Jackson, Jr. it’s home to Andrew Young, Hank Aaron, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Kandi Burris, and many other award winning music and film industry A-listers. It boosts amazing pristine neighborhoods and gated communities. It’s where “real ATLANTA natives” CHOOSE to live INSTEAD of Buckhead. As a guide for African Americans Excellence, I am so sorry that you missed he mark on this ATLANTA treasure. On second thought, actually I’m not. Let’s keep Cascade as Atlanta’s “Best Kept Secret” for as long as we can!

[@dshade4426]

But look up the statistics of crime, livability, employment, and schools. The area scores low.

[@dianakingclarke2248]

Hello I was wondering since your a native can u please tell me where a safe city for a well to do black family could move? if its not too much trouble, thank you in advance.

[@derricksterling310]

That's more of a "Subdivision" not a neighborhood.

[@AE-wi3zb]

I’m not trying to down kandi Burris because she is very accomplished. But she shouldn’t be mentioned in the same sentence as Andrew young, hank Aaron and Maynard Jackson.

[@GriffStarMusic]

Well said..

[@ericrobinson4878]

Love me some Atlanta moving back to my home town in 2021 all those people moving to Atlanta are making housing prices go up so you have to move farther away from the city to get a good price

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

eric robinson Same

[@SlimLighty]

That only applies if you don't have money

[@msgucci0099]

We moved to Atlanta so our money can stretch further. Thanks to the NYers invading South FL. I rather pay 250k on a big house with land vs a 700 sq ft house in a drug infested area

[@MM-zt4oe]

eric robinson look in Lithonia

[@nooneasked6800]

@Saone Dixon true I'm I stayed in Conyers for like a month in a half but did most of the shopping in atlanta but not in the buckhead area I'm not sure wich area

[@charleneschannel2570]

Atlanta has alot of character and is very charming. I can't wait to visit again. So much more to see.

[@jeniferwilliams8589]

I’m an Atlanta native (born and raised). The cost of living has gone up tremendously here and the traffic is horrible. Do your research!

[@Deffdeff123]

@@dianakingclarke2248 Houston Atlanta sire

[@TheBlocker73]

Atlanta to me is what you make it im from Chicago I love Atlanta for different reasons . Its Peaceful at least where I have lived and there are alot of black owned businesses there and the energy is much different here comparing where in from . I'm not debating someone else's experience but for me its the best place I've ever lived.

[@user-xm5le5ok2r]

Great hearing that Blacks own business and that it’s nice and safe!

[@unapologetictv5513]

Right

[@robertluciano9146]

@@mzeastcoastgirl390 🤣

[@valeriebillings7248]

Happy to hear you’re loving the great city of Atlanta. Definitely a change from Chicago

[@chimereballard9609]

I would hope people would do their own research before packing up & moving anywhere

[@michaelpayne1068]

Great video but where are you getting your median pricing on homes? Seems low to me.

[@deemoore8193]

Michael Payne it’s made up. She playing!

[@Thomas998822]

Yes indeed. Those median income levels were low af as well

[@downtownon7thavenue]

What’s sad is these neighborhoods have been gentrified. When I was living there most of the AA were moving to the outskirts like Lawrenceville, snellville, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, and Duluth. Great video.

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

Downtown on 7th Avenue Handbag Adventures Those were original ATLiens

[@nikitab4677]

Right I live here too and BP live on the outskirts it's to expensive to live in these cities

[@redraven_y2k]

Say it again so the ppl in the back can hear you!

[@piewonders5135]

Yeah, and look at those places now. Gentrification is good. Brings new stores and all. And if WE get in there (like the places you mentioned) and a decade later it looks like shit.......

[@sexygabby30]

@@nikitab4677 hell look how college park done went up its a shame and the pay stays the same...not even right

[@laj4186]

I am an Atlanta native and Realtor. The pricing here is incorrect. The videography is helpful.

[@thegoodpxl]

Waaaaaay off I had to check when this video was uploaded.

[@desireelanud5680]

I'm moving to ATL. I don't know much but everyone keeps telling me to move north. How do u feel about Roswell & Alpharetta for black families (btw I'm black my husband's Argentinian) schools r important, we have 5 young kids.

[@tierrashavonn]

L A - please contact me if you are a realtor

[@dianakingclarke2248]

Hello I was wondering since your a native can u please tell me where a safe city for a well to do black family could move? if its not too much trouble, thank you in advance.

[@so.many.obstacles]

I had to look to see when this video was made, because where?

[@AMDixon]

At the end of the day, you need to look at your own income and your own bank account. When we as Black people freak out over higher rent and higher home prices, we are supporting the idea that all Black people are broke and that we all make $25k a year. Some of us do, but some of us make good money. Some of us make great money. I’m tired of hearing Black people say “oh that’s expensive so it’s not for Black people”. It may not be for your Black (blank) but the lower income individuals don’t speak for the whole community. We have to stop supporting the notion that “Black” means “broke” and “White” means “rich”. We don’t do ourselves any favors by supporting our stereotypes.

[@latricerherring7111]

We've definitely come a long way as it relates to financial success and prosperity. We have to get to where it's generational. Longevity is the key with money and how we spend/ invest.

[@shale6223]

The people who have a problem with Atlanta are probably people who are NOT driven and don’t understand TIME. No Atlanta is NOT as cheap as it used to be BUT it’s still cheaper than other major cities. The BLACK love and unity in Atlanta is UnMATCHED. Blacks support each other like I’ve NEVER SEEN. If you have a Trade, Skill or DRIVE then Atlanta is where you need to be. Yessss, the traffic is terrible but SO WHAT🤷🏽‍♀️ It’s not perfect but it can be PERFECT for you if you have what it takes. Don’t believe these crazy people talking down on Atlanta, they don’t get it. It took me 10 months to “GET IT” when I moved here. What I’m trying to say is, if you WANT to win here, then Atlanta is the BEST and BLESSED grounds for you to do so.🤘🏽 Everybody WINS here!

[@tracilewin4659]

I like the life I've built here in Atlanta, and coming here from NYC has been a mostly good experience. I still miss certain things about NYC of course and even though ATL is okay, I am not sure if I want to stay in GA. Things are really different once drive 45 minutes outside of Atlanta city limits lol, you don't forget that its still the Bible Belt, and still a Red state, oh and that southern hospitality is starting to fizzle out too

[@Evolutionofearthy]

Best comment yet 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@NutsNBerries]

Queen Sincere you’re right and I love it here

[@cosmicroyaltyX7]

Is there areas with newer homes? I'm not a historic type chick I like new stuff thanks

[@derricklyons2232]

Most people in atlanta are struggling.

[@KLee27533]

I'm confused where these rent prices are coming from lol. I pay more than this and I live in Roswell 😂😂

[@melani4111]

Right. If those were the real prices, I wouldn't have moved down here to Griffin where is much cheaper.

[@unaBRIDGEd32]

Factoring in the hood areas that haven’t been renovated or gentrified yet.

[@barinnelysephd4740]

Me too.

[@supergoaldigger928]

@@unaBRIDGEd32 those are expensive too. Have you seen the prices for Mechanicsville and West End now??

[@unaBRIDGEd32]

SuperGOALdigger I’ve seen the prices. Because it’s an AVERAGE of newer high priced developments and lower priced “unrenovated” properties in areas like West End and Mechanicsvile the average is lower in those areas. Even though it may be $1000/month for a studio in some buildings it’s still $600 at those 8 unit buildings on Rawson St, Pryor St, and Cooper St for example. At the end of the day, I get what y’all are saying and yes her numbers are still off. They’re just not as off as you think they are.

[@celiawoods4864]

Atlanta is a beautiful City..the best of the best live here..we are a mixed bag of people..all varieties and cultures. Beautiful homes and Beautiful people. From the very rich to the very poor. Come visit and make up your own mind. If you can't find employment here it is only because you do not want to work! God Bless Atlanta!!

[@julianjohnson9401]

Y’all need to do a video on affluent Black neighborhoods in Texas! And black professionals in Washington D.C.. But 🥰 !

[@BlackExcellist]

Julian Johnson we on it 🔥

[@Avenue77]

Not a bad idea that you should do it, get your view and rating going ya know?

[@viz1]

Visually Texas nor Washington DC can can compare to some of the ALL BLACK neighborhoods in Atlanta. These people are just showcasing predominantly white areas.

[@valeriebillings7248]

Black ppl are doing quite well in TX! Especially Houston

[@blyt5046]

capitol heights maryland is nice too. lots of affluent blacks. my sister bought a home there. she is doing well she works for the cancer society in DC.

[@smonelh]

"Recommend you moving to North Buckhead" Where are you will have endless traffic, high blood pressure, and violent Road rage!

[@timelesslimitless42]

Such rich black culture in Atlanta. I definitely need to visit!

[@a.camille5797]

Brookhaven’s median income is way more than $79k and the rent is much higher than $1,250.

[@angelheadley3712]

A. Camille can you even buy a house 🏡 s Brookhaven for less than 100k? To rent a little 2bdrm is $2000/mo

[@rockstarnurse2693]

@@angelheadley3712 You can't buy A ONE BEDROOM CONDO WITH THE TOILET IN THE KITCHEN for 100K in Brookhaven!

[@esc4390]

Righ!(I live in Brookhaven ..2 Bd 2 bath 2000 + 100 for water (to be paid with rent🥴)

[@tamko9563]

E Sc daaaang

[@halfblueeye]

Facts

[@AM-ri9ut]

She's going by neighborhoods actually in Atlanta (inside the Perimeter). I was wondering why Dunwoody, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Sugar Hill, Chamblee, Vinings, and Cumming didn't make the list.

[@olevettepayne7793]

Yep. Me too.

[@mfax1000]

Love the video. However, it lacks in the percentage of blacks in these areas. Most assume ATL is majority black and that's not true.

[@noireverite9362]

Absolutely...I live in Midtown the City itself is almoat 50% White with Blacks living outside the city ..especially new residents.

[@lilchi41]

I have to correct you. According to 2017 US Census Bureau estimates, Atlanta is slightly over 52% Black. That's currently majority.

[@deemoore8193]

Maggie Monroe now it’s not. It use to be.

[@Thomas998822]

Good point, I wouldnt classify akmost any of those neighborhoods as having any significant percentage of Black residents.

[@_1Brick1_]

Doesn’t matter.

[@mad8980]

Maybe she should have provided a census report of black people in these neighborhoods, because I’ve been here three years and gentrifications is alive, well and growing.

[@EZ_Money101]

Same in South Side of Chicago & NY.

[@prettycarmencurls]

I love to see Black Excellence ❤️❤️❤️

[@halfurbanhalfsuburban8219]

These are not black neighborhoods!!! A couple were but have been gentrified!!!

[@BlackExcellist]

Carmen2life2love Natural thx for you love & support. ✊🏽

[@timelesslimitless42]

So amazing

[@AmberSellsATL]

Great job! This was a quick overview of the Metro- Atlanta Area, there are several additional pockets North, East, and West of the city where you will find an entire different lifestyle in GA and depending on your budget could still be 20 mins or less from the city.

[@cosmicroyaltyX7]

Where are the newer areas?

[@oluwilliams1221]

The prices for housing are incorrect. They are way more higher than listed in this video. Please do not be bamboozled, people out here in ATL work two to three jobs plus have a roommate to be able to afford to pay rent... I forgot to mention housing complexes require you to make 3 to 4 times the rent to be eligible.

[@RS-ey8jf]

Olu Williams Word.👍

[@ansonpayne1410]

Wow Thanks I thought that was sounding too good to be true.

[@oluwilliams1221]

You're welcome Anson Payne

[@missrisey5698]

same in a LA and i was thinking of moving there dang

[@tracilewin4659]

@@missrisey5698 oh its cheaper than LA, definitely.

[@ms.dekatur7082]

Most of the cities named used to be a haven for blacks.. you won't find too many in these areas now. Atlanta has been gentrified like hell.

[@treroney4720]

Latoya Foster especially college park and the west end

[@jaileenrichardson7385]

Latoya Foster WHATS your recommendations? I’ve lived in Jonesboro but I want something nicer.

[@doilyhead]

@@jaileenrichardson7385 Douglasville, 30135. The other zip codes not so much.

[@so.many.obstacles]

Totally agree. I’ve been here since 2001 and a lot has changed.

[@Bewaremyfuji]

Right now the West-End and East Point are some of the last places that are not gentrified yet.. But developers are already investing over $500 million since last year

[@mauricedowd5356]

Glad you started off saying these neighborhoods aren’t cheap. I don’t get folks that say Atlanta is cheap. We are a world class city that rivals any other major city.

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

You can't buy no Condo For $ 100,000 In New York City that's Why a lot of New Yorkers go to Atlanta cuz To them Atlanta's Prices R cheap considering what we pay up here In New York

[@nita8517]

You forgot to mention the predominately black cities such as, Collier Heights, Mechanicsville, South Fulton, and Stonecrest

[@dianakingclarke2248]

Thank you been looking high & low for predominantly black areas🤦❤️❤️

[@tfoxworth3021]

Thank you Nita!

[@ethanovation]

Great video but nobody from here ever called Virginia Highland Va-Hi 🤔

[@BlackExcellist]

Ethan Walker 😄

[@Skinbyjasss]

crying laughing.

[@vwiggins1847]

Yeah I don't know what she talking about cause it's name is understood and never ever has been shorten like jlo

[@randyiihill6446]

@@vwiggins1847 she made up the name and the data....lol

[@chasityd.8309]

As someone who lives in Atlanta ITP, this list is spot on. Excellent picks for anyone interested in moving to Atlanta.

[@BlackExcellist]

Happiness Everywhere3087 Thank you for the Cosign 🙏🏽

[@ebonyr.b.1216]

I'm considering moving back to Atlanta - so this video and your comment are hella helpful

[@andrawells9248]

I thought I missed it!!. glad to see it's reposted. 👦🏿👧🏾👨🏾‍🎓👩🏾‍🎓✊🏾☝🏽

[@BlackExcellist]

Andra Wells - we want to thank you for your support 🙏🏽

[@Crin_sDaughter]

I'm not sure if it's been done yet, as I just subscribed to this amazing channel; however if ever you feel like it, please do a spotlight on the top cities/towns, and/or counties in the state of GA. If you do, please feature Powder Springs and/or Austell, as they are diverse with Black excellence in business and home ownership. Thank you for your channel!

[@keybutler2593]

Atl native here, anyone else wondering how she calculated the median home of these neighborhoods? 😂😂😂 Sis way off

[@mashikkaclark-sanders7288]

Way off

[@dymondwilliams9223]

Big time off #georgiapeach

[@UrsulaRene_]

Census

[@funyfarm]

Sista is waaaaaaayyyyyy the heck off unless she's using pre-1996 Olympics data. Even then, she'd still be low on her figures. Another thought is she could also be using data for Atlanta, Texas. IJS...

[@liocean9636]

This Sista lost her fine mind! She must not a family living in A-town

[@dianakingclarke2248]

MORE BLACK NEIGHBORHOOD VIDEOS PLEASE BLACK EXCELLENCE THANK YOU!!!!!❤️

[@Krnesbitt]

These are not Black neighborhoods. Read the title carefully. It reads "Top 17 Best Atlanta Neighborhoods” not “Top 17 Best BLACK Atlanta Neighborhoods”. There is a difference. This entire video is basically click bait. I own 4 rental units in upscale neighborhoods in Atlanta. I haven't seen an upscale Black neighborhood since I started buying in 2006. There are Black neighborhoods that are being gentrified. After the poor Black people move out they are then considered "upscale". There are a few Black people doing well and living in affluent White neighborhoods, but no affluent Black neighborhoods. KZbin really got Black Folks thinking Black people in Atlanta are prospering. I have only made it through a few cities on the list, but none of the ones listed are “Black Enclaves of Wealth”. Let’s take Ansley Park for example. Ansley Park is in Midtown and I have a home there so I know what I am talking about. The homes there are beautiful and expensive for Atlanta. I have walked through that neighborhood several times and NEVER seen a coming out of any of the homes there. I am not saying “no Black families live there”, but I am saying “I have never seen a Black family” there. This video is called “Top 17 Best Atlanta Neighborhoods” not “Top 17 Best Black Atlanta Neighborhoods”. These neighborhoods are diverse in that there are other nationalities living in these great neighborhoods like Chinese, Japanese and Indian, but most of the nicest neighborhoods are devoid of Black people. I also own a rental apartment in North Buckhead. I RARELY see black people who own homes there. They come there to party and shop, but Buckhead is for the most part not inhabited by Black people. Black people are struggling by every known metric.

[@BlackExcellist]

diana king 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@viz1]

These are white neighborhoods not black. They didn't list one of the beautiful BLACK gated communities in south fulton.

[@geraldmarshall195]

There’s isn’t any

[@shateral1979]

Now I understand why ppl keep moving here. They think they can pay 1k for rent and around 300k for a decent sized home in the city. Your numbers are way off. You'd have to redo the entire video to make it accurate. 500k median home in North Buckhead? Maybe in the 90s. Try 1 mil starting....

[@AE-wi3zb]

Shatera Lawton yea early 2000’s at the last eat but you can’t find those prices at all now

[@hasanx4637]

median income means the average. the average house in buckhead is probably not the new construction or expensive flip for sale today. a couple of low priced homes--say $250k would drive the median down.

[@AE-wi3zb]

Hasan x I get what you’re saying. But please direct me to a 250k house within buckhead

[@hasanx4637]

@@AE-wi3zb I get your point, and I'm guessing her figures are from the 2010 census. I recently road thru Atlanta a couple of years ago and was amazed at the steady growth in the last 15-20 years. I stayed in an apt. in Buckhead years ago and some people thought I had money. I just set out to find a affordable apartment in town and did just that. Not every home in Buckhead or the Sandy Springs area is Better Homes and Gardens. There a few old timers still living in some houses or fixer uppers and vacants or foreclosures that will keep that median lower than the current prices on the market.

[@Whitney322]

Excellent video! I’m a recent transplant and this gives a great lay of the land.

[@BlackExcellist]

Whit we hope that we can provide some valuables info to help your decision.

[@RicoLfoodguru59]

I enjoyed this video thank you so much for sharing

[@summayaha]

We love to see prosperity of this community , look forward to see this in all our communities.

[@tamintrisrobinsonrealtor3672]

Great Information Great job from a Realtor in Texas

[@jannettwebster8787]

What A very good presentation done with black excellence. I am new here to the state of Georgia and you are showcasing it very well thank you for sharing this beautiful state with us

[@BlackExcellist]

We appreciate your comment. Thank you for stopping by!

[@everydayfleettech2286]

We full. Please stay where you’re at

[@cocobootii7881]

Lol

[@savorreybrown3763]

Facts 💯😂

[@Leelee-uv1md]

😂

[@DocMatthews0311]

Everyday Fleet Tech 😂

[@arlenehoward7638]

That's what I was told last year,but move here in may and love it lol

[@haroldbrown161]

I enjoyed your video but I would like if you did one about senior retirement places in Atlanta affordable and a different prices

[@KennethGLee-zu1wb]

Good school districts have high priced homes

[@diamondknox9605]

Median rent for all areas should be at least $1400

[@angelheadley3712]

Diamond Knox you are correct

[@tfoxworth3021]

Thank you for doing this video. The voice over was lovely! Would love to have seen more of the gorgeous mansions here in the A starting from Chastain onward! Would love to have seen more of the neighborhoods -- Cascade, Stonecrest, Lithonia, Stone Mountain, etc.

[@BlackExcellist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheBlocker73]

I love candler park and Decatur.

[@AshleyNaoWellness]

Went to atl for the first time a couple months ago and already miss it🥺

[@Krnesbitt]

KZbin really got Black Folks thinking Black people in Atlanta are prospering. I have only made it through a few cities on the list, but none of the ones listed are “Black Enclaves of Wealth”. Let’s take Ansley Park for example. Ansley Park is in Midtown and I have a home there so I know what I am talking about. The homes there are beautiful and expensive for Atlanta. I have walked through that neighborhood several times and NEVER seen a black family coming out of any of the homes there. I am not saying “no Black families live there”, but I am saying “I have never seen a Black family” there. This video is called “Top 17 Best Atlanta Neighborhoods” not “Top 17 Best Black Atlanta Neighborhoods”. These neighborhoods are diverse in that there are other nationalities living in these great neighborhoods like Chinese, Japanese and Indian, but most of the nicest neighborhoods are devoid of Black people. I also own a rental apartment in North Buckhead. I RARELY see black people who own homes there. They come there to party and shop, but Buckhead is for the most part not inhabited by Black people. Please stop selling people a dream. Black people are struggling by every known metric.

[@rickimcfarland2269]

I rent in candler park. I know of 3 black families that own their homes. There's about 2 or 3 black women that rent. The rest are white families.

[@knowthyself2119]

Right! I'm glad I live here & know better.

[@jamaicangurle1]

Appreciate this

[@tamko9563]

At least you will speak truth. I'm staying where I am paying less than 800.00 for new houses. Lr, Ar.

[@KingofReads]

Talk about it.

[@mattressman2454]

mild sunny weather? have you lost your mind, its been over 90 degress every day for like 5 months straight

[@RaenaMcQueen]

THAT PART ‼️

[@angelheadley3712]

You ain’t lying . Scorching HOTTTTTTT

[@duballer42]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 tell "em

[@russelladams7134]

@Mattress Man I love hot weather. I would rather be in hot weather than cold weather like Chicago and the Northeast and midwest.

[@chimereballard9609]

😂😂🤣

[@tomas.montilla]

That ranking was pretty solid...up until that #1 spot. Believe me when I say, no one is picking Buckhead over any of the other neighborhoods in that list. Not walkable and barely any activities outside of shopping at malls and high end dining.

[@ceasarmax8251]

Excellent video but the incomes in some of these neighborhoods are from 1 person households . It also doesn’t account for passed down wealth chaste in park and Brookhaven alone are mostly multi million dollar homes . A person could make 70k a year but have 3 million dollars in the bank. There are a ton of corporate executives,entrepreneurs and entertainers in these areas. You need to make at least 200k-1million plus to affford these areas .The rents are way off as well you can’t rent a nice apartment in a nice part of Atlanta especially a 2 bedroom for under $2000 a month. Also no neighborhood in Atlanta is building new homes for under 900k townhomes are also being built for 700k to 1 million plus . I have plenty of friends and associates in these highly affluent areas. I lown a home in Alpharetta/johns creek . I’m house hunting in Brookhaven chastening park and sandy springs. By the way they are gentrifying every area inside the perimeter for upper middle class to wealthy buyers.

[@Cori_13]

ALL of those areas have horrendous traffic. On the weekend when you want to go to your trendy bar leave at least 1 hour early because THERE WILL BE TRAFFIC!

[@gregoryglass9040]

So true

[@piewonders5135]

Not ALL of them you just running your mouth to be running it. Not ALL. Take a couple of seats.

[@rickimcfarland2269]

@@piewonders5135 Exactly. I'm on my deck in one of those neighborhoods and our pass thru street is clear, as per usual.

[@YaYa82able]

Easy use the public transportation

[@coachcarroll963]

Less than 8% of these neighborhoods have black home owners

[@DWilliamBrown]

Exactly....They missed THURGOOD ESTATES if this is black excellence smh

[@unknowingreaper6556]

Wouldn’t mind seeing videos on how to get started and resources of starting our own businesses. Like creating a well established business plan, marketing with social media, and resources we can use without having to take large amounts of debt out. Or maybe even interview tips for those who want the experience first. I think a lot of us on here want to start own business or excel in our field but not sure how.

[@BlackExcellist]

We will work on that for an October release. We will debut our Male Voiceover talent. 😀

[@lilchi41]

Those are all good ideas. However, there are several channels on youtube about mentioned subjects. Just search for it. A lot of good information out there.

[@viz1]

These are white neighborhoods and half of them wouldn't want any blacks staying next to them especially North Buckhead. How about showcasing some of the beautiful all BLACK gated communities in south fulton and Cascade.

[@latricerherring7111]

I was wondering that! Looking at the price of the residences vs rent the numbers didn't add up. And while I know there's many affluent black people in the Atlanta area, the 17 named I've only heard mentioned by some of them and not as their place of residency. I'm only familiar with a few areas like stone mountain and sandy springs and considered ATL area as a place to relocate as the cost of living is similar to my current situation.

[@charx9149]

Nice video but as a current resident her in Ga. I can tell you these places (while nice) have been gentrified are predominantly white & the rent is ridiculously high unless you live in an income based apartment!! The streets are small, traffic is horrible (including electric scooters, bike riders), the homeless population is out of control & crime is rampant!

[@DJPRETTYROX]

Thank you for this update all my fam and nyc moving there, they can enjoy it.

[@vickyburks7359]

I was born in Atlanta Georgia in Grady Memorial Hospital l Love Atlanta Georgia

[@pump.queenz]

Kirkwood, Decatur, Poncey Highland, Grant Park

[@CoryTyler]

B.E. is BACK!!! Thank you! 🔆

[@BlackExcellist]

My dude 💪🏽

[@SlimLighty]

YES! I've been waiting on this. Ive been living in the ' A' for 2.5 years. Looking to buy a home.

[@BlackExcellist]

Ronnie Royal Good Luck and Godspeed with your journey.

[@OctaviaSMV]

Depending on how much you willing to spend on a house your best bet is to be on the edge of the Metro, unless you're okay with living in parts of Gwinnett County or Southside like College Park or Fairburn or Clayton County or Henry County

[@lakeishapettway1179]

I'm so sorry to inform you that we are full. Please seek another City. May I suggest North or South Carolina? ,🤣

[@katrinawashington3523]

Ronnie, I'm a realtor in Georgia. If you need help in your home search please let me know. Motto - Homeonership is for everyone

[@tamko9563]

Better look in to foreclosures

[@cdr159]

Truly eye opening, even as a native Atlantan; not to mention the impeccable footage! The Beltline has really anchored so much development (both good and bad) so I'm especially glad that your platform is offering a level headed approach to showcasing these long standing, well established neighborhoods and communities instead of "what's hot." from the eyes of Gregory the Gentrifier.

[@BlackExcellist]

Thank you for coming back and pasting your thoughtful comment 👌🏽

[@marcuscooper8595]

Here's the list below. Imma keep it real with you, shit is expensive and Atlanta is full. 17. Chastain Park 16. Morningside 15. Castleberry Hill 14. Brookhaven 13. Kirkwood 12. Ansley Park 11. Decatur 10. Highland-Poncy 9. Cabbagetown 8. Grant Park 7. Druid Hills 6. Auburn St. 5. Fourth Ward 4. Inman Park 3. Candler Park 2. Virginia Highland 1. Buckhead

[@udawyma1682]

Thank you!

[@joewilliams8011]

All those prices are inaccurate...they make those places seem really affordable

[@CeceDeAnn]

“Number 1. Chastain Park **shows park full of white kids** 😂😂😂

[@dabprod]

My hometown. Buckhead and Sandy Springs. Haven't been back in years, live in NY now.

[@deloresramkisson9336]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@birdmanspr07]

Very thorough video, thank you for reposting!

[@BlackExcellist]

Maurice Thomas Jr. You’re very welcome. We had to correct the subtitles where Incomes and Home Values got flipped. It bugged us that it wasn’t right for a few.

[@mmumford377]

Only thing I strongly suggest people research besides housing. Is the air quality, I moved here an developed a lung disease, I worked in Atlanta live in Snellville an this video is spot on, I can see were gentrification is taking place an we know how that's done. So beware.

[@sonjahomer5381]

New subscriber...this video came up as a suggestion..it arrival is very fortuitous in timing as I am looking to relocate from Tampa. The median prices across the board are lovely but I suspect not completely up to date. I love the neighborhoods you have reviewed. I will definitely look at a few of those area in the upcoming months. The immediate draw was the close proximity of all neighborhoods reviewed to the airport, which is vital for work. The secondary appeal living in a comfortable desirable neighborhood for entertaining visiting family and friends.

[@DocMatthews0311]

Sonja Homer - We are glad that you found this helpful. Let us know how your journey goes. ✊🏽

[@rickimcfarland2269]

Sis all the neighborhoods listed are great but you will probably not have too many neighbors that look like you.

[@BlackExcellist]

Sonja Homer thx for subscribing. . Stay tuned for more videos.🙏🏽

NO WAY the medium rent prince for North Buckhead is $1100!! You should change that to "minimum rent" for a studio apartment that is NOT in the best area of North Buckhead...

[@jaylytesjr5280]

Great video

[@BlackExcellist]

Jay Lytes Jr 💥💥💥

[@DS-fo5bf]

You can't even drive thru Ansley Park if you make 64K! This is what you say the median income is there. No Maam

[@divadeb1907]

Chastain Park is nice, the houses are pricey, Lenox is also a nice and expensive. Brookhaven is also a nice place but very expensive. Atlanta Georgia is a nice place to live I grew up in NYC with cane here back in 1992 then I moved back to NYC where n 2009 stood there 8 years then 2017 I moved back to Georgia I love it here

[@butterflyhippie]

Did I miss something or did she forget about East Lake and East Atlanta and Edgewood(Little Five Points) area? I didn’t hear her mention them or maybe I missed her say them? Also regentrification has already started hitting THE WestEnd. Anyway she left out quite a few neighborhoods in Atlanta that are up and coming and nice

[@ChistianJabari]

You're very professional, I enjoyed this video👍

[@BlackExcellist]

Jay thx Bro✊🏽

[@CIGAR4686]

I'm from Savannah GA , I been waiting for this . Thanks ✊🏿

[@BlackExcellist]

We hope you find it infinitely helpful.

[@CIGAR4686]

This is very helpful , great options here

[@lindac2850]

Zabian Rashad Love your City

[@deannablue42]

Druid Hills in my opinion is the best area to live in.

[@TradeBoiprince93]

Deanna.Camille and lindbergh too i love that area

[@chimereballard9609]

I went to Druid Hills high school..it is a nice area

[@NutsNBerries]

Druid Hills is a wonderful place to live

[@tooblessedtobestressed1538]

I love piedmont park. I can stay there all day

[@tooblessedtobestressed1538]

@Vo X my first time in atl was october and i loved it.

[@NutsNBerries]

kuty patooty me too!

[@deemoore8193]

You can tell this is a Real Estate pitch. She keeps using the word Affordable. She’s forgetting to mention affordability for around $500,00. Not to mention some of these places you are going to be dodging bullets and putting your kids in Private Schools. And that $1100 rent is a Studio Apartment.

[@rickimcfarland2269]

Yeah old 4th ward might be dodgy

[@leos49s77]

I lived in East Cobb for years. So expensive and traffic on Roswell Rd and Johnson Ferry plus Braves stadium caused me to move to Vine City. One of the last places where your money goes a long way. Atlanta really can be reasonable if you not trying to be on a reality show.

[@chasjones5442]

Proud to be African American! The world needs to see this side of our people more, so they won't be so quick to judge. More success stories like these please.

[@eugenehamby7167]

I've never heard of Cabbage Town before I used to live in Atlanta,Georgia well a little farther out.

[@user-xm5le5ok2r]

I not sure what’s true about the median prices, but it’s great seeing nice well groomed clean Black neighborhoods. Not all Blacks live in the hood or run down neighborhoods!

[@rashettewalker7339]

These aren't black neighborhoods. A lot of them used to be but have in recent years been gentrified.

[@noireverite9362]

Yes though this city hosts probably some of the cheapest properties for quote-unquote City Life ... all areas mentioned Apartments will start up 1100 or higher which is decent considering it's the city but the heydays of Atlanta being super affordable is LONG GONE!! When I moved to the city 8 years ago I paid under a thousand for rent. Now it's almost double..just sayin!

[@noireverite9362]

@Jon Harris I get it Atlanta is an infant in comparison though

[@jasminedmahone]

Yawl say that now but your cost of living has to match your career or job, that's the problem. Our minimum wage is still $7.25 no $15.00 or double digets like Cali.

[@jasminedmahone]

@Jon Harris Right, I'm an ATL native and More than half of these places will land you in an apartment at that price just like you said, in the Hood like Castleberry Hills, Kirkwood, and Grant Park just to name a few. This is a set up honestly. You will not get much bang for your buck you are better off in places such as Hampton,McDonough, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Fairburn, Powder Springs and etc.

[@fnihp30]

Living in Southwest suburban Chicago and currently paying $1580 for rent, Atlanta still sounds affordable from my perspective. Atlanta’s affordability is subjective is all I’m saying.

[@cassaleelee]

@@fnihp30 You can expect to pay minimum $1400 for a 1br in most places in central Atl. The neighborhoods shown here, more like $1600. But you'll get a pretty nice place for the money.

[@mansajoka5390]

#15 castle berry hill has my attention

[@taterasheed4930]

I stay at the Post Alexander condos right across from Phipps Plaza and Lenox Mall and my rent is $3,450 a month. The median home value for North Buckhead should be $1,000,000. If you’re a family of 3 or more looking for a house with 2-3 levels, in North Buckhead you will pay at the least a good $1.2 mill and it can go all the way up to $15 mill at the most. All the 1 level homes are going to be anywhere between $800k - $1.8 mill

[@halfurbanhalfsuburban8219]

I thought this was going to be the best black neighborhoods. A couple used to be but have been gentrified! As an Atlanta native, this was hard to watch!!!

[@gregoryglass9040]

Right

[@dianakingclarke2248]

Hello I was wondering since your a native can u please tell me where a safe city for a well to do black family could move? if its not too much trouble, thank you in advance.

[@feddaa65]

I think people should take more notice of this video and stop finding negative shit to talk about , instead go populate these neighborhoods with black family so they can become 10 best black neighborhoods to live

[@BlackExcellist]

Bruh... 😂🙏🏽

[@feddaa65]

So you blame me to say it ? We need to be side by side with other nation instead be in the back of the bus / line those are the old days

[@latonyasoloman5700]

Very very well done actually excellent

[@impalabirungi6079]

This is the America i have always dreamed about. Keep making America great.💖💖💖🎈🎈🎈.

[@ElliesChaoticWorld]

I looked high and low for this. Can you do one with the areas a little further out for us country types?

[@BlackExcellist]

Maybe we can have a look and see if there is enough analytics out there on the suburban communities

[@whitecollardiary]

Acworth and Powder Springs

[@Chattahoochee_Chief]

Conyers McDonough, Douglasville

[@kimberlycorbin]

Eleanor Rivera come to fayette County. Poc are doing amazing things Peachtree city, or TYRONE. Low crime and great schools. 15 min to airport and 25 min to downtown

[@redraven_y2k]

Stone mountain, snellville, Lawrenceville, Newton county, Rockdale county, Henry county.

[@trulyblessed5886]

I’m thinking about moving to Atlanta. I’m pro black and love my black roots and culture and want to live in a predominantly black area. Do anyone have any recommendations?

[@theteamhawkins]

Cascade, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, City of Fulton

[@trulyblessed5886]

@@theteamhawkins Thank you so much

[@haroldhardnett2852]

Cascade area, south Fulton

[@trulyblessed5886]

@@haroldhardnett2852 Thank you so much.

[@AM-ri9ut]

DO NOT go to Stone Mountain, unless you're moving to the Smoke Rise area, everything else in Stone Mountain is hood. DO NOT go to Lithonia, it's deteriorating as we speak. Don't let these folks lead you to unsafe areas. Just saying.

[@SeekYourTruth888]

Great video I do wonder where you get information for median rent I believe numbers are a bit friendly in this video lol

[@ccwnoob4393]

Good video. Single most important point is to stay inside the perimeter for the best n'hoods. Nothing to do OTP.

[@intelligentthinker8085]

All bull. Atl native and know better

[@theodoredecker9256]

Word.

[@lakeishapettway1179]

Excatly.

[@flynflashyent]

Man I’m telling ya

[@hermusicsoundsgood]

Rod Jackson exactly

[@dianakingclarke2248]

Hello I was wondering since your a native can u please tell me where a safe city for a well to do black family could move? if its not too much trouble, thank you in advance.

[@ccharlie05]

Love my City

[@crystalrivera1630]

“Mild, sunny weather”. I died. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jenniferm634]

My daughter wanted to come there i talked her out of it