Before you consider investing in real estate or even buying a condo in the state of Georgia, consider the long history of which you would become a pert. The land that would one day become Georgia was inhabited by several great ‘mound building’ cultures for thousands of years before European contact.

Georgia was the last of the original 13 Colonies settled by England, in 1732. By 1788 Georgia was the 4th state to ratify the new constitution, and it seceded from that union in 1861 in the Civil War. It was the last state to be re-admitted to the union following the Confederacy’s defeat, in 1870. The economy was forcibly industrialized in the post-war period, and it became a major center of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s. 

Georgia’s population as of the 2020 census was 10,711,908, though it has certainly grown since then. It was only 9,687,653 in 2010, and it could easily be 12 to 13 million by now. With so many people coming to buy real estate in Georgia, its 4,378,393 individual housing units begin to seem like a limited resource. In 2020 alone, though, nearly 56,000 building permits were issued – so not only will you likely be able to find that Georgia condo you want, but you might also even be able to get a new-build. Roughly 64% of the housing in the state is owner-occupied.

Just under 88% of Georgia residents over the age of 25 have high school diplomas, and just over 32% have a Bachelor’s degree or higher. The median household income was $61,224 in 2020.

With the exception of the highest of the north Georgia Mountains, Georgia enjoys a humid subtropical climate. The north gets the most rainfall, at an average of 75 inches per year – nearly twice the national average. Central Georgia gets only 45 inches in most years. Anyone buying real estate in Georgia should make sure they have the proper insurance, though, as it is known for receiving many relatively weak tornadoes. The Atlantic coast of the state is also subject to hurricanes. 

Atlanta is both the capital of the US state of Georgia and its largest city by population. It claimed just under 500,000 people in 2020. However, the Atlanta Metropolitan Area accounted for more than 6 million people in 2020, and again has likely grown. If you are buying real estate in Georgia, then the Atlanta Metro Area is a good place to start looking. 

Living in or near Atlanta, you’ll be able to take advantage of its highly multicultural culture. You could see a production at the Atlanta Opera, the Atlanta Ballet, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra or the Alliance Theater. You could visit one of the city’s 343 parks, Zoo Atlanta or even the Atlanta Botanical Garden, as well. 

Columbus, Georgia is consolidated with Muskogee County, and is the state’s 2nd largest city. There is plenty of fine Georgia real estate for sale in and around Columbus, which sits at the heart of the state’s 4th largest metropolitan area. However, it is a solid 100 miles from Atlanta, and has its own unique culture. 

Columbus offers plenty to see and do, including the Columbus Museum, National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus, the Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Peachtree Mall, A. J. McClung Memorial Stadium, the Bradley Theater and the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. 

Augusta was consolidated with Richmond County in 1996, and is the state’s 3rd largest city. Much of the best real estate in Georgia can be found in the city of Augusta and its suburbs. The Augusta metropolitan Area counts more than 611,000 residents. It is also a popular spot for investors buying mobile homes in Georgia. 

Augusta’s people can see the Augusta Green Jackets play at SRP Park along the Savannah River, play a few holes at the internationally famous Augusta National Golf Club, or watch the Head of the South Regatta, just for a start.

Here are a few of the best reasons to consider buying a condo in Georgia.

It is a safe place to start a family. According to SafeWise, the state has some of the safest suburbs in the nation. 

(Most) of the housing is affordable. While you can find a few homes that could be considered palaces, most of the homes and condos in Georgia are very affordable, even for first time buyers.    

All the locally sourced organic foods you could want, cheap! Georgia has a great deal of farmland, and hundreds of farmers markets even in the biggest cities give you the option of eating healthily without spending a fortune. 

Enjoy Georgia’s many festivals and events. From the Georgia Renaissance Festival to Dragon Con, Georgia hosts festivals and events of all kinds, drawing tourists from all corners of the globe.   

Only you can say for sure. Still, more than 100,000 people move to Georgia each year, and they can’t all be wrong. There is something in the state of Georgia for almost everyone, if you know where to look. Are you hoping for a condo overlooking one of Atlanta’s finest neighborhoods? You can have it. Would you prefer something more suburban, like the green lawns and single-family homes of Hart Preserve? Do you want to live the Millennial’s dream and rent an apartment in a trendy neighborhood like Little 5-Points, or would you prefer something more down to earth in Downtown Augusta? Both are on offer. 

Before you decide to buy land in the state of Georgia, though, consider visiting. Plan a vacation there, and get to know the region and its people. Determine for yourself if it is the kind of place you can imagine living for the next 5 years, or for the rest of your life. After all, most people choose to stay.