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Michael Collins qa

Quick question about Alpharetta

Hey everyone, With a population of 66,355, Alpharetta is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Should I be concerned? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Jameson N.
lol so true
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Chloe Sanders
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is walkability. it was the best decision I ever made. Worth doing your research before committing.
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chicago_melanie
I've lived in Highland for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Lots of new development happening
- The pet-friendliness scene is solid

The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Can feel isolated

Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for remote workers. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Terry J.
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. nightlife used to be much manageable but now it's better than expected.
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