Georgia is one of the nation’s top destinations for movers, according to a recent study, and Hall County and others in northeast Georgia are where most of them are locating.
In addition to Hall, Jackson, Barrow, Forsyth Dawson, Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns, Union and White (lumped together as North Georgia Mountain Counties) are included.
is In 2023 alone, the state welcomed about 47,000 new residents, according to the most recent U.S. Census data. Much of this growth is driven by Millennials and Gen Z, who are arriving in large numbers from states like Florida, Texas, and California, according to storagecafe.com.
Here’s what the study says about Hall County:
Anchored by Gainesville, Hall County added about 4,800 net newcomers in a year. Gen Z accounts for roughly a quarter of arrivals, while the average newcomer income of around $46,000 supports a solid housing market where half of the newcomers purchase homes within their first year.
Job stability plays a central role in attracting newcomers. Gainesville is a regional employment hub, with healthcare, manufacturing, and agribusiness providing steady opportunities. The poultry industry remains a major employer, but newer industries, along with the growing hospital system and university presence, diversify the job base.
Lifestyle is just as important. Lake Lanier draws both families and retirees to its waterfront neighborhoods, where boating, fishing, and sunset views shape daily life. Downtown Gainesville has also been revitalized, with coffee shops, restaurants, and a walkable square.
You can read the full report here: Top 10 Georgia Counties for Net Migration