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Why Move to Buchanan

Buchanan and her neighboring communities share several common benefits. The first great reason to live in the Greater Metro Atlanta area is the wonderful climate. Spring and summer are filled with a bouquet of blossoms that flood the visual and olfactory senses. Parks and beautiful homes treat citizens and visitors alike with colors as if from the palette of a great landscape painter. The fall blazes with glorious colors so awesome that it almost takes your breath away. The winters are mild, and every now and then, the students get a day off for a light snow. It rarely gets below freezing. How could anyone not like the weather and climate in Buchanan, Georgia?

The second reason to live in Buchanan is that it is a great place to buy a home. Buchanan real estate is affordable. Newcomers can choose between well-established homes for sale or new homes in outstanding new home communities. You can choose a lot and build a custom home. Simply select a homebuilder from the many in Greater Metro Atlanta. A qualified REALTORĂ’, real estate agent, mortgage broker or loan officer can assist in the home purchase process and can guide you through the process of finding and buying real estate in Buchanan.

Schools are another reason Greater Metro Atlanta is a wonderful place to live. Oh yeah - families especially love the schools in Buchanan. In fact, some of the best schools in Greater Metro Atlanta are found in Buchanan. Haralson County Schools, frequently cited for several outstanding programs, services Buchanan. Buchanan schools are considered safe places for students.

COMMUNITY DATA FOR BUCHANAN, GEORGIA

BUCHANAN POPULATION: 1,104
metro population: 5,457,831
state population: 9,919,945
national population: 313,914,040

BUCHANAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $35,361
average national household income: $50,935

BUCHANAN COST OF LIVING INDEX: 87
average national cost of living: 100                

BUCHANAN MEDIAN HOME PRICE: $64,900
median national home price: $153,800          

BUCHANAN PROPERTY TAX RATE: $7.70
per $1,000 of Buchanan assessed home value
average national property tax rate: $11.20

BUCHANAN CRIME RATE: 2
average national Crime Rate: 4 ranked 1-10, best to worst

Thousands of people have made the decision to relocate to Metro Atlanta, just like you. A newcomer will find why Metro Atlanta has ranked as one of the best regions in America to live or work, to buy the best real estate, to start a business, to raise a family, or even to retire.

 

CONNECT UTILITIES IN BUCHANAN BY CONTACTING:

POWER:                      

Carroll EMC                
770-832-3552
www.cemc.com

WATER & SEWER:       

Haralson County Water Authority
770-646-6633
www.haralsoncountywaterauthority.com

GAS:

Tallapoosa Natural Gas System            
866-298-1514
www.connectutilities.com


TRASH & RECYCLING

Waste Management           
800-333-7724
www.wm.com

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