Last week, Forbes.com released their annual list “Best Cities for Singles,” and while Atlanta may have fallen from the top position that we claimed last year, we are, once again, listed in the top ten. With a low cost of living and a steady job growth, Forbes put Atlanta at number six for the 2009 Best Cities for Singles.

In order to determine the placement for the cities on the list, Forbes ranks 40 of the largest continental U.S. metropolitan statistical areas in seven different categories: coolness, cost of living alone, culture, job growth, online dating participation, nightlife and the ratio of singles to the entire population. The ranks of the cities in each category were then totaled to determine the final rankings. It’s a rather complex process, but fantastic at determining which cities are ideal for singles.

While Atlanta ranked in the top 25 for each category, we took the number one position for the cost of living alone. This comes as no surprise to anyone following the Atlanta real estate industry as we have always been know for our low price points. Of course, in regards to singles specifically, Atlanta also offers many affordable options for new homes located inside the perimeter starting from the low $100’s. With these amazing values on intown Atlanta homes, singles can afford their monthly mortgage payments as well as have a disposable income to take advantage of the city’s “coolness” (Atlanta ranked 17), “culture” (Atlanta ranked 25) and “nightlife” (Atlanta ranked 20).

So, which communities offer intown homes from the low $100’s? Well, here are a couple that are perfect for Atlanta singles looking to take advantage of everything the city has to offer:

• The Lofts at 5300 (pictured above)- A one-of-a-kind mixed use development in Chamblee that features 242 lofts in a mid-rise building.  The lofts are priced from $108,900 to $214,900 and offer a variety of floorplans ranging from studios to three-bedroom condominiums.
• Liberty Park (pictured right)- A gated townhome community located only minutes from Atlantic Station, Centennial Park and the rest of downtown Atlanta. These spacious townhomes feature one-car garages and