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Alpharetta
  • Town in Georgia
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Atlanta

Alpharetta

#1 in Best Suburbs to Live in Georgia
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    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.
    About Alpharetta...
    Population
    65,187
    Town near
    Atlanta
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    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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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      41%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Alpharetta

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $133,920
    National
    $69,021
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