Alpharetta, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Forsyth County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
66,355
Population
2,467/sq mi density
$146,581
Median Income
$72,996 per capita
$605,700
Home Value
$716,629 Zillow
$1,874
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
248
Violent Crime/100K
1,157 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$146,581 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$605,700 home value, $1,874/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Alpharetta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 27.3 sq mi (70.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0709°N, 84.2727°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Forsyth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in |
Alpharetta has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.4").