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Auburn, Georgia

Population: 6,904
Located in Barrow County

Auburn is a smaller community with a population of just under 7,000 people located in Barrow County. A community that has a focus on keeping tradition alive, Auburn is an excellent choice for those who desire a lifestyle away from the hectic pace of larger metro areas.

Auburn residents are proud of their city parks. Filled with picnic tables and winding trails, one can enjoy a leisurely walk or jog. Horseback riding is also a familiar pastime among the folks. Fort Yargo state park is actually the most visited parks in all of Georgia. This park has over 1,800 acres to enjoy camping, fishing, boating, picnicking, and miniature golf. Early settlers built a fort in 1792 that is situated on this property. The fort is on display today to be explored by history buffs and folks that are just plain curious.

Housing is Auburn is readily available. A typical ranch style home that has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms would run between 99,000- $150,000. If you are looking for something more towards the beautiful Georgian style architecture, one can find an exquisite, sprawling home with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, on a gorgeous 16-acre lot for $899,000. As you can see, your housing options are plentiful in Auburn.

Several colleges, and technical schools are just an hour away from Auburn. Georgia Tech is one such institution and ranks 9th as the best public university in the nation, with 3 engineering programs in the top 5. The schools Industrial and Systems Engineering program is number 1. Other excellent higher education institutions within an hour drive time include Georgia State University, Emory University, Gainesville College and several more.

The small town of Auburn is just 1 hour away from the capitol city of Atlanta. As an international city, Georgia is home to over 4 million people! This large city offers southern hospitality in a variety of different ways. Atlanta has a dynamic job market with a cost of living that is lower than many other metro areas across the country.

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