I just moved to a small town from a city with 20 times the population. Here's what surprised me the most.

Morgan GoldwichNov 5, 2021, 03:03 IST

The author moved to Georgia in July.Morgan Goldwich

I recently moved from Orlando, which has a population of 300,000, to Lilburn, Georgia - population 14,500.
In my new neighborhood, no two homes look the same, and I love encountering wildlife.

I moved from Orlando, Florida, to Lilburn, Georgia, in July. I had never heard of Lilburn before I moved here.

Before we moved, my partner, another friend, and I traveled to Atlanta a couple times to tour houses closer to the city. Morgan Goldwich

The city of Lilburn, Georgia, is only about 6.5 square miles. Google Maps; Morgan Goldwich/Insider

Every house has a unique design. Morgan

Seeing deer in my neighborhood always feels magical. Morgan Goldwich

This sign is in my neighbor's yard. Morgan Goldwich

Lilburn is home to the largest Hindu Mandir in the United States. Mishella/Getty Images

Old Town Lilburn has a few restaurants and antique shops. Morgan Goldwich

Downtown Lilburn is undergoing rapid development. Morgan Goldwich

New home prices were surprising to me. Sophia Veiga

This vegan cake from a local bakery was moist and decadent. Morgan Goldwich

Chain restaurants line the main road. Morgan Goldwich

It's so peaceful to do work outside. Sophia Veiga