Buying a home in Atlanta offers numerous options from a downtown penthouse to a sprawling home in Buckhead. With a population of approximately 500,000 residents, the city of Atlanta is Georgia’s largest city, and the Atlanta metropolitan area is home to over 5 million residents, making it the ninth largest metro in the country. Although Atlanta’s population has historically been largely of African American descent, the city is undergoing a change that has moved the city toward a more ethnically diverse community according to the most recent census. If you are in the market for Atlanta real estate, deciding what type of home you wish to purchase and what neighborhood vibe you are looking for will make your search easier. Some Neighborhoods to consider are:

Downtown Atlanta

Downtown Atlanta offers culture and convenience for anyone looking for an urban oasis. Along with world class dining options throughout downtown Atlanta, you will find a shopping and entertainment district called Underground Atlanta, which offers residents and visitors alike a one of a kind attraction. If you are buying a home in Atlanta, and are interested in living in the city at an affordable price, there are plenty of condominiums to choose from in Downtown Atlanta.

Midtown

Just north of Downtown Atlanta is the Midtown neighborhood. Midtown is the second largest commercial district in the city, and it is also where you will find many of the area’s art institutions, such as the Woodruff Art Center, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, as well as institutions of higher education. Real estate in the Midtown neighborhood runs the gamut from mansions to inexpensive apartments.

East Atlanta

On the eastside of Atlanta, you will find more established neighborhoods that are home to many of the city’s middle to upper middle class residents. Traditional single family homes built during the first half of the last century can be found on the eastside of Atlanta. If an established family neighborhood is at the top of your list, and you are not looking for a newly constructed home, then the eastside is where you may want to start your search for a new home.

Buckhead

Often referred to as the “Beverly Hills of the East,” Buckhead is a financial hub and one of the largest business districts in Atlanta containing high rise office buildings, condos and hotels. Buckhead is where you can find some of the most expensive luxury estates in Atlanta. Brand new, high-rise, luxury condominiums can be found lining the perimeter of Buckhead’s commercial district, and just a short drive away, you can find historic mansions that give you a glimpse of what Atlanta looked almost a century ago.

West Midtown (a.k.a. “Westside”)

If you are looking for a loft in an eclectic neighborhood, Atlanta’s Westside (West Midtown) may have the home you are looking for.  What used to be a neglected industrial town is now home to some of Atlanta’s trendiest dining establishments. Tech companies looking for office space with open floor plans have been turning to Atlanta’s Westside. West Midtown has seen a significant amount of gentrification over the years. Warehouses and factories in the area have been converted into office space, housing, and art galleries.

As you can see, the Atlanta real estate market offers something for everyone. Regardless of your price range, style, or preferences you can find your dream home in one of Atlanta’s many diverse neighborhoods.