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Alpharetta

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Georgia
  • 318 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B
    Alpharetta is a town in Georgia with a population of 64,672. Alpharetta is in Fulton County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Alpharetta offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Alpharetta there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Alpharetta and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Alpharetta are highly rated.
    About Alpharetta...
    Population
    64,672
    Town near
    Atlanta
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $392,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,375
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Alpharetta Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      83.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      10.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      16.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      143.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,259.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      66.8
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      27%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      40%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%
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    Working in Alpharetta

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $105,908
    National
    $55,322
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    Alpharetta Reviews

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    A quiet, northern suburb of Atlanta. Excellent schools, weather, parks, and entertainment! Great for families and overall a great place to live in. The downtown scene is filled with local mom/pop restaurants and businesses. The holiday decorations are a sight to see! Overall recommended :)
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    Alpharetta is a beautiful and safe community located north of Atlanta Georgia. It features great schools, safe communities, friendly people and many things to do! My favorite place to go is the Avalon! It is an outdoor mall with stores like lulu lemon, athleta and urban outfitters + many more AND it features a live band on fridays, multiple restaurants and amazing scenery.
    I would not change growing up and living in Alpharetta for anything! Alpharetta is constantly developing and improving. They have added a very trendy downtown area which offers something for everyone: breweries, restaurants, shopping, and childrens' areas. Its a perfect place for a nice afternoon with the family or a date night with your significant other.
    The schools in the area are some of the best in the state. I say this based on my own education k-12 in the local schools: Crabapple Crossing, Northwestern, and Milton.
    Unfortunately, Alpharetta is not very diverse. I would like to see it improve its affordability and access to public transportation to make it available for all classes of people. I would say this is the one downside.
    With a little bit more social progression, Alpharetta really can be a place for everyone!
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