Moving to Georgia

Georgia, otherwise known as ‘The Peach State’, is a wonderful state to work and live. If you are moving or relocating to GA, we have created a comprehensive list of some important facts and useful factoids to help make your move an easy transition.

As one of the original 13 colonies, Georgia was admitted to the union on February 26, 1778. Since then, GA has grown in to a booming place to live. Rich in colonial history, Georgia offers many landmarks that will satisfy any history buff.

Geography

Located in the South Atlantic Region of the country, Georgia is bordered by Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. With a total land area of over 59,424.77 Square Miles, it comes in as the 24th largest state.

Population

Currently, the population of GA is 10,310,371 making it the 8th most populated state in the union and the 19th most densely populated. The state capital, Atlanta, has a population of 419122. which is the 10th largest capital in the country.

Notable Georgians

Georgia is home to various famous and some infamous people such as, Conrad Aiken a prominent poet is from Savannah and James Bowie a memorable soldier is from Burke County. Others include people like Jim Brown a actor athlete and Erskine Caldwell a writer .

Climate

Georgia’s climate is characterized by long, hot, humid summers and short, usually mild winters, due to its latitude and close proximity to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Georgia is the largest state in land area east of the Mississippi River and includes a wide range of geographic features. Elevation ranges from sea level along the coast to over 4,700 feet in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northeast. Temperature varies substantially across the state. Inland cities, such as Macon and Columbus, experience very high summertime temperatures, with an average of 20 days per year exceeding 95°F. By contrast, Atlanta only averages seven such days per year, while areas in the Appalachian Mountains average less than one. The occurrence of very warm nights (minimum temperature above 75°F) also varies across Georgia. The Appalachian Mountains rarely experience such nights, while Atlanta averages 4 per year and Brunswick, located along the southeastern coastline of the state, experiences more than 30 annually.

Crime Statistics

Safety and security should always be an important consideration when relocating to a new area. A state’s crime rate affects more than just the safety of its citizens, it highly affects property value, economics and the overall quality of life. Based on the last FBI Crime Statistics, Georgia’s violent crime rate is 37 per 10k residents which is less than the national average of 37.3. In addition, the state’s property crime rate is 328per 10k residents which is greater than the national average of 248.7.

Georgia ranks #21 in the US for violent crime and #8 for property crime.

Schools & Education

Whether you are a student, have children, or neither, a state’s educational system is not only important to those attending, it’s vital to the overall quality of life, culture and economics of the state. Based on data from multiple public and private sources, we were able to rank Georgia’s educational system.

Overall Grade: C-

Georgia spends on average $9403.00 per pupil, which is less than the national average ($11,900). GA ranks #32 in the US compared to the rest of the country. While GA ranks #32 in spending, the latest graduation rate is 78.80%%.

Another important factor is the percentage of families that enroll their young children (ages 3-4) in an accredited pre-school program. Georgia ranks #12 with over 49.70% of children attending a early educational program.

Taxes

The current income tax rate for Georgia is 6.00% which ranks 27th favorable amongst other states. If you are purchasing property, you may want to consider the the property tax burden rate. This is the amount you pay in taxes per $1000 earned. GA’s rate is $28.90 which ranks 25th in the US.

Currently, GA sales tax is $23.34 for which it comes in as 28th compared to other states.

Sports

Georgia fans are not only passionate but also very tried-and-true to their local major league teams. Georgia is home to the following teams: the Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Falcons, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Atlanta United FC .

Utility Companies

Before you move to Georgia, it’s advised that you know who your utility companies are. We have an extensive list of both public and private utility companies in GA.

Other Resources

For more information about moving to Georgia, visit their website at http://www.state.ga.us/