"He's leaving / On that midnight train to Georgia, yeah / Said he's going back / To a simpler place and time, oh yes he is / (Whenever he takes that ride, guess who's gonna be right by his side) / I'll be with him / On that midnight train to Georgia." -- "Midnight Train to Georgia" by Gladys Knight and the Pips
Encompassing 4.8 square miles, Country Club Estates, Georgia is small enough to feel like home while allowing residents to enjoy all that this great, big, beautiful state has to offer. With a population of only 8,545 residents at the time of the 2010 Census, this area enjoys a low cost of living alongside a stable housing market, and endless days of glorious sunshine -- what more could you ask for? If you find yourself looking at places for rent, then look no farther than the community of Country Club Estates, where rent is cheaper than the state norm. Here, you might find yourself paying less in rent than 73% of Georgia neighborhoods -- now that's no bad thing.
Georgian summers can be hot and sultry, so bear that in mind when it's time to ship furniture
"He's leaving / On that midnight train to Georgia, yeah / Said he's going back / To a simpler place and time, oh yes he is / (Whenever he takes that ride, guess who's gonna be right by his side) / I'll be with him / On that midnight train to Georgia." -- "Midnight Train to Georgia" by Gladys Knight and the Pips
Encompassing 4.8 square miles, Country Club Estates, Georgia is small enough to feel like home while allowing residents to enjoy all that this great, big, beautiful state has to offer. With a population of only 8,545 residents at the time of the 2010 Census, this area enjoys a low cost of living alongside a stable housing market, and endless days of glorious sunshine -- what more could you ask for? If you find yourself looking at places for rent, then look no farther than the community of Country Club Estates, where rent is cheaper than the state norm. Here, you might find yourself paying less in rent than 73% of Georgia neighborhoods -- now that's no bad thing.
Moving to Country Club Estates
Georgian summers can be hot and sultry, so bear that in mind when it's time to ship furniture.
When choosing your move-in date, avoid heavy weekday commutes and opt for a weekend move. Whether you prefer to find a one-bedroom apartment for rent or two-bedroom apartments for rent, it's important to decide how you wish to live -- by the water or near a golf course.
The Good News
Country Club Estates scores highly in the livability stakes. Residents enjoy an average commute of around 20 minutes to their place of employment. In the surrounding area there are six grocery stores to choose from and a wealth of eating establishments nearby.
The Bad News
Country Club Estates is 42.8% renter occupied and much of the housing stock is seasonally occupied, which may lead to a scarcity in rental apartments at certain times of the year. Depending on how you feel about neighborhoods, this can be good or bad; there are no real neighborhoods in Country Club Estates because it's so small. Look at it this way, there's fewer chances of you getting lost.
Living in Country Club Estates
The state of Georgia, which is incidentally named after King George II of Great Britain, is comprised of highlands, lowlands and wetlands and ranks as the eighth fastest growing state in all of the U.S. Country Club Estates includes many creeks and the large Brunswick Country Club, where members enjoy golf, dining and other recreations. Shoppers can head to the Altarena Village Shopping Center and Target in nearby Brunswick. Food lovers will enjoy the Georgian-style shrimp and grits offered at one of the many seafood restaurants in this area.
