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No. 14 Most Fun, Affordable City: Gainesville, Ga. 30501

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No. 14 Most Fun, Affordable City: Gainesville, Ga. 30501

No. of bars and restaurants: 140
Population: 32,881
Median home price: $150,000

This section of Gainesville, a city 50 miles northeast of Atlanta, is home to Brenau University and has a number of casual dining, Southern cuisine, and fine dining establishments. David R. Frazier/Newscom