Georgia 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

Georgia never taxes Social Security, and those benefits do not count toward state exclusion limits. On top of that, residents age 65 or older can exclude up to $65,000 of retirement income—including pensions, IRA and 401(k) withdrawals, interest, and dividends—while those ages 62 to 64 can exclude up to $35,000. A married couple age 65+ filing jointly can shelter up to $130,000 combined. Any retirement income above these generous thresholds is taxed at Georgia's flat state income tax rate.

North metro Atlanta communities around Cumming and Lake Lanier are anchored by Northside Hospital Forsyth and Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, alongside Emory Healthcare's extensive academic network. Savannah-area buyers near The Landings are served by Memorial Health University Medical Center and the St. Joseph's/Candler health system.

Lake Lanier and Lake Oconee communities like Cresswind and Del Webb deliver serene waterfront living within 90 minutes of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Savannah's coast trades quick airport access for tidal salt marshes, boating, and milder winter temperatures with occasional coastal storm exposure. Across the state, residents enjoy a long spring and autumn golf season, balanced by warm, humid summers from June through September.

Of the 174 55+ communities in Georgia, 154 are for sale and 20 are rentals. By size, there are 5 large communities with over 1000 homes, 8 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 158 small communities with less than 500 homes.

The smallest 55+ communities in Georgia has 14 homes, the largest has 4422 homes, and the average communities consists of 218 homes.

Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Georgia. The most recent communities started in Georgia include Lake Society on Lake Lanier, Del Webb Southern Oaks, Cameron Cove. There are also 99 communities in Georgia that offer new construction homes, including Creekside at Olde Town, The Court at Gainesville Township, Cadence.

Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Georgia. Approximately 49.4% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Creekside at Olde Town is a gated communities with 99 homes, and Soleil Laurel Canyon is another gated communities with 946 homes.

On average, listings in 55+ communities in Georgia stay on the market for around 94 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $573,418, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Reynolds Lake Oconee average around $2,789,634, while homes in Del Webb Chateau Elan average around $543,417.