Lake Lanier
Features stunning aqua-colored water, extensive recreational parks, and diverse housing options.
Features stunning aqua-colored water, extensive recreational parks, and diverse housing options.
Lake Lanier offers a lifestyle that can make an ordinary weekday feel a little more like vacation. Boating, paddleboarding, fishing, watersports and sunset cruises are part of life here, with marinas, parks and waterfront destinations scattered throughout the lake. Lake Lanier real estate ranges from charming lake cottages and established communities to spectacular luxury homes with private docks, deep-water access and sweeping views.
The communities surrounding the lake provide convenient access to Cumming, Gainesville, Buford and many of North Georgia’s most popular destinations. Whether your perfect morning begins on the water or your ideal evening ends with dinner overlooking the lake, living on Lake Lanier is all about embracing the outdoors and slowing things down a little. For buyers searching for Lake Lanier homes for sale, the area offers something increasingly special near Atlanta — a true waterfront lifestyle within reach of the city.
Lake Lanier is situated along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Georgia and just 60 miles from Atlanta. Whether you're looking to live here or looking for a relaxing vacation, there's a reason Lake Lanier has more than 11.8 million visitors each year. From it's stunning aqua colored water and beautiful scenery to the unique outdoor activities, this is truly the place to be!
Lake Lanier is located 60 miles from Atlanta in North Georgia. The shoreline covers 692 miles and borders Hall, Forsyth, Dawson, Gwinnett, and Lumpkin Counties.
If you want everyday to feel like a vacation, Lake Lanier is the place for you. From beautiful estates, lakefront properties, homes with acreage, to ranch-style homes, there's something for everyone here. Homes here can range anywhere from $300,000 to over a million, averaging at around $605,000.
One of America's favorite lakes, Lake Lanier has more than 690 miles of shoreline. It's known for its stunning aqua colored water, beautiful scenery, and unique outdoor activities. There are more than 76 recreational areas, 40 parks and campgrounds, and 10 marinas, as well as small islands. Popular activities include fishing, boating, and toodling around on a pontoon boat. You'll also find hiking trails, horse trails, and a public golf course.
Margaritaville is a lakefront paradise inspired by Jimmy Buffett. Enjoy the sun and water at the water slides, wave pool, slip your boat in the marina, or bring your RV to the Margaritaville RV Resort.
Lake Lanier Islands is the most visited lakeside resort in Georgia. The resort features 1,500 scenic areas where you can stay, golf, dine, and have meetings and events.
Fish Tales Lakeside Grille, located in Hideaway Bay Marina, offers fresh seafood, a full-service bar, and amazing customer service. This is a dining experience you don't want to miss!
489 people live in Lake Lanier, where the median age is 60 and the average individual income is $66,386. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Lake Lanier, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Pocket Taco, Chevron, and Buford Dam Quick Stop.
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Lake Lanier has 238 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lake Lanier do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 489 people call Lake Lanier home. The population density is 2,163 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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