Brian Mancia: So, you're thinking about moving to Atlanta
and you're looking for someone to give you the bottom line of what's it like living here?
Well, today, guys, I'm going to give you the good, the bad, and the ugly of living in the
ATL, so stay tuned.
Brian Mancia: Yo, yo, yo, what's going on, guys?
Brian Mancia here, and welcome to another episode of ATL Vibes, the one show about Atlanta
living and lifestyle.
Every day, we help people just like you relocate and move around our city, so if you have any
additional questions, don't hesitate to reach out and ask.
My number and my information will be somewhere in the description, so feel free to reach
out, guys.
On this video, we're going to give you some of the great things about living in the ATL,
and some of the not so great things.
Brian Mancia: All right, guys, we are going to start with
the top three reasons why people love living here in the ATL.
The very first and most popular reason why people love the ATL is because of the economic
opportunity that the state has to offer.
Atlanta has seen the job market increase over 2.9% in the past year.
Future job growth here in Atlanta is predicted to grow over the next 10 years over 46.8%,
which is higher than the national average of 33%.
As of now, the average income of an Atlanta resident, it's about $35,000 a year, which
is higher than the national average of $28,000 a year.
However, the biggest opportunity here in Atlanta is the real estate.
The Atlanta housing market is expected to see one of the steepest rises in all of the
country in home prices.
So, the forecast shows a growth of 6.7%, which is higher than the national average of 5.7%,
putting Atlanta at one of the top 20 markets to invest.
Brian Mancia: All right.
So, now that we know how big the opportunity is here, let's get into the second reason
why people love living in the ATL, which is the cost of living.
Atlanta has one of the most diverse income brackets in all of the country.
And although Atlanta is known for its economic opportunity, a lot of people might think that
it's expensive to live here, but that's not true at all.
The cost of living here in ATL is actually 1% lower than the national average.
So, Atlanta housing expenses are about 6% lower than the national average, and utilities
here in Atlanta are 15% lower than the national average.
Finally, transportation expenses like the bus fare or gas prices are only 1% higher
than the national average, which is still pretty cheap.
Brian Mancia: All right, guys, so the last reason why people
absolutely love living here in Atlanta is the lifestyle and all of the endless activities,
which also happens to be one of my favorite reasons to live in Atlanta.
Thriving cities and charming towns and beautiful countryside mountain views make Atlanta one
of the best places to live here in the South.
All around the city, you'll find world-class entertainment, professional and recreational
sports, and restaurants that provide cuisine from all over the world.
Visit Savannah to see some of the country's oldest histories, or if you're like me and
you like the nightlife, you like lifestyle, go experience some of the best clubs and night
bars in all over the country.
Brian Mancia: All right.
So, those are some of the pros of living here in Atlanta.
Now, I'm going to give you some of the not so great things of living here in Atlanta,
because obviously, not every place is perfect.
To start off, we have to talk about traffic.
Did you know that Atlanta, over the past two years has landed it's rating at number four
in one of the most congested cities and all of the country?
That's why if you're serious about moving here, one of the main things to consider is
your commute time to your work.
Or if you work from home, then it's not a problem for you.
Atlanta has very minimal public transportation.
We have the MARTA.
So, what most Atlanta residents do is they're all avid bike riders.
But don't let the traffic scare you guys.
It's one of the things that you'll face when moving into any big city.
Brian Mancia: If you can deal with the traffic, then you
might be able to deal with the weather.
With a nickname like Hotlanta, You might think it's scorching hot throughout the entire year.
Luckily, that's not true.
Atlanta actually offers four very distinct seasons throughout the entire year.
Now, guys, there is a reason for the name Hotlanta, but secret, guys, don't don't ever
say that.
No one says that.
No one actually calls it Hotlanta.
It's not necessarily the heat that's bad, it's the humidity, and it just makes it feel
so bad.
And also, thunderstorms are pretty common in the summer, so it adds a little bit more
of that muggy feeling.
And it's just something you'll have to deal with.
When it comes to the cold Georgia doesn't experience severe cold like some of the Northern
states.
Temperatures are obviously a bit colder than the rest of the year, and the temperature
can dip to below freezing, but it's very rare.
Brian Mancia: Now, the biggest enemy, though, of Atlanta
is snow.
Yes, we are not very accustomed to snow here in Atlanta, so when it does snow, it's like
chaos and everything pretty much shuts down.
We will never forget Snowpocalypse, which was one of the most severe weather events
here in Atlanta.
On January 28, 2014, two inches of snow brought Atlanta to its knees.
Brian Mancia: All right, guys, I hope this video was very
educational and gave you some insight into the pros and cons of living in the ATL.
Remember guys, we help people relocate and move around the city every single day, and
we would love to help you out, too.
Once again, guys, if you guys have any additional questions about the ATL, don't hesitate to
reach out and ask.
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Once again, guys, my name is Brian Mancia with Weichert Realtors.
Thanks for watching.