Chatham County, Georgia is a great place to live and work. It is ranked highly by BestPlaces, as it enjoys a vibrant economy, high quality of life, and diverse cultural opportunities. Chatham County is ranked number one in the state for crime rate, with an extremely low rate of 0.4 per 1,000 residents. Additionally, its education system ranks 10th out of 159 counties surveyed in the state of Georgia. With excellent public schools and several higher education institutions like Savannah State University and South University nearby, there are plenty of educational opportunities for families to take advantage of. Furthermore, Chatham County’s cost of living is among the lowest in the entire US. The median house price is an affordable $167k – well below that of many other cities across the country. With all these factors taken into consideration, it's no wonder that Chatham County has such a high rank according to BestPlaces.
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