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In the past months, we\u2019ve looked at some of the best commuter towns in both Boston<\/a> and Chicago<\/a>. Using similar methods, we decided to look at Atlanta as well. Only about 2% of the residents in the Atlanta MSA commute using public transportation, meaning the vast majority drive.<\/p>\n Drivers from our 10 commuter towns spend on average 37.6 minutes on a one-way commute. While that\u2019s likely on the low end for the whole region, it\u2019s still 13.5 days per year of commuting. For some, that\u2019s an easy price to pay for lower crime, better schools, and more affordable housing in a quieter neighborhood. Half of the entries on our list are northwest of downtown: Woodstock, Acworth, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, and Marietta.<\/p>\n We looked at average commuting times for residents that would reasonably be commuting to downtown Atlanta. To make the list as useful as possible, we\u2019ve weighted the metrics to reflect the importance of commuting and home affordability with 40% and 30% respectively, with the remaining percentage split between crime and school ratings. Our goal is to identify the best overall commuter towns for those considering a move to or around the region.<\/p>\n