In a recent study, WalletHub author Richie Bernardo compiled data to determine the best places in Georgia to raise a family in 2016. According to Bernardo, “We compared the cities based on 21 key indicators of family-friendliness, ranging from ‘number of attractions’ to ‘median family income’ to ‘school-system quality.’” How did cities in the West Georgia region rank? Here are the highlights:
Out of the 100 Georgia cities ranked, Newnan, GA came in with the highest overall rating for this region. Boasting a 33rd place finish highlighted by the city’s “Education, Health, & Safety,” score, this West Georgia city has experienced a great deal of growth since 2000. This data may give an indication as to why the growth occurred.
What was a bit surprising was that although Carrollton led the West Georgia area in the “Family Life & Fun,” category, the city’s “Affordability,” and “Socioeconomic,” rankings brought Carrollton’s overall ranking down to 78th place on the list.
West Georgia city rankings:
| Rank | City | Total Score | 'Family Life & Fun' Rank | 'Education, Health & Safety' Rank | 'Affordability' Rank | 'Socioeconomic' Rank |
| 33 | Newnan, GA | 55.61 | 40 | 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 41 | Villa Rica, GA | 53.42 | 70 | 31 | 34 | 52 |
| 62 | Dallas, GA | 48.24 | 47 | 90 | 35 | 57 |
| 67 | Douglasville, GA | 45.80 | 49 | 68 | 64 | 65 |
| 78 | Carrollton, GA | 43.01 | 38 | 55 | 79 | 80 |
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