At a Glance
Median Income
$146,581
$72,996 per capita
Home Value
$605,700
Zillow: $716,394
Median Rent
$1,874/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
1,470/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.7%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.6%
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Alpharetta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alpharetta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alpharetta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alpharetta residents earn a median household income of $146,581 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,996. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,896 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alpharetta is $605,700 , 115% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $716,394. Median rent is $1,874/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Alpharetta reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,470/100K. The murder rate is 1.5/100K.
Education
71.7% of adults in Alpharetta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(113% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alpharetta has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population66,355
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density2,467/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$146,581
Per Capita$72,996
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$16,277M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
Housing
A
Home Value$605,700
Rent$1,874
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$716,394
Housing Units25,220
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent111/100K
Property1,470/100K
Murder1.5/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary144/100K
Health
Obesity21.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,425/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,066 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.7%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+31.4%
School Score7.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations76
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Alpharetta was built in 1996.
34.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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