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Life in Alpharetta
Moving to Alpharetta means joining a prosperous, education-focused suburb that's actively reinventing itself beyond typical sprawl. The median household income hits $146,581 and 72% of residents have a college degree, so you're looking at a fairly affluent, credentialed population—but it doesn't feel pretentious. The job market is solid with an unemployment rate of 2.9%, and if you work in tech or finance, the city has become a legitimate hub for data centers and fintech companies, which has been driving growth since the early 2000s.
Alpharetta at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
27.8%
Broadband Internet
97.4%
of households
Population Growth
+1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics27.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Alpharetta: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Alpharetta, the largest foreign-born group is from India (35.6%), and 7.7% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
23.9%
of residents
65 and Older
13.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.5%
of households
Married Couples
61.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 40% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Alpharetta
In Alpharetta, rent runs 40% above the GA average, and home values are 114% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,142
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $711,257 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Alpharetta and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Alpharetta is 0.5 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Alpharetta Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute26.3 min avg
How Alpharetta residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Alpharetta, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 31 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 33% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Alpharetta runs 33% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
220.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,039.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Alpharetta Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fulton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fulton County, which includes Alpharetta, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $556,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $87,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $482,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $387,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $219,500 |
| 2018 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fulton County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fulton County, which includes Alpharetta, is typically good — 198 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
198
per year
Moderate Days
163
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fulton County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Alpharetta has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.6"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
49
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 4.57" |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 4.47" |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 4.70" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.87" |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 3.83" |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.69" |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.71" |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 4.51" |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 4.12" |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 3.39" |
| Nov | 63°F | 41°F | 4.21" |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 4.36" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Alpharetta
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Alpharetta's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.7 mi away · Roswell
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Johns Creek
Northside Hospital Duluth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Duluth
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Alpharetta
Alpharetta's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 70.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
12
within city limits
College Degree Rate
70.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Alpharetta (within 15 miles)
Chamberlain University-Georgia
11.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,940 students · in-state tuition $21,250 · 73% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,352 students · in-state tuition $49,430 · 53% graduate · median earnings $60,002 (10 yrs after entry)
American InterContinental University-Atlanta
10.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 734 students · in-state tuition $13,297 · 19% graduate · median earnings $42,612 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Alpharetta
Alpharetta has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
5 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
20 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
80 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
83 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Alpharetta
Alpharetta/Louie E. Jones & Gertrude C. Jones Memorial Libra
238 Canton Street, Alpharetta
Cities Near Alpharetta
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Alpharetta?
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Alpharetta FAQ
Is Alpharetta, Georgia affordable?⌄
Alpharetta's median rent is $1,948/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $147,612/year. Median home value is $649,000.
Is Alpharetta, Georgia safe?⌄
Alpharetta's violent crime rate was 220 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1040 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Alpharetta, Georgia?⌄
Alpharetta has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Alpharetta is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,948/month and median household income is $147,612/year. The median home value is $649,000. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Alpharetta, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Alpharetta is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from