Hickory Flat is a suburb between Atlanta to the south and Canton to the northwest. With a population of 30,000 the Hickory Flat-Canton area is one of the best places to live in Georgia. The town has a suburb-on-the-verge-of-rural, relaxed feel to it, although many young professionals are raising families here. Atlanta is just a 30 minute commute. Shopping, dining and entertainment are abundant. The schools are rated above average. The median price of a home in Hickory Flat-Canton is $522,000.