The John Burns data also reported Existing Home Values growth of 25.5%, Apartment Rent Growth of 17.0%, and Employment Growth of 6.7%. Atlanta offers a fantastic quality of life. Atlanta is home to professional sports teams in the NBA, MLB, and NFL. Atlanta has a thriving business economy and has been ranked by Forbes as one of the best places for business and careers in the U.S. Also, Livability.com reports massive growth in tech job offerings, and the numerous high-profile startups in the city are “proof-positive” that Atlanta is the perfect city for the tech-minded.