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Alpharetta
  • Town in Georgia

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  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade A minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
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  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Alpharetta is a town in Georgia with a population of 65,187. 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.

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About Alpharetta...
Population
65,187

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$469,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,589
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    32%
  • Own
    68%
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Alpharetta Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    185.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    4.4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    33.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    16
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    68.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    952.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    57.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    18%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    10%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    29%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

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