Living in Alpharetta, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alpharetta · Census data 2020–2024
Alpharetta has 66,855 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $147,612 (91% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $649,000, the median rent is $1,948/month.
Alpharetta at a glance
- Population
- 66,855
- Median age
- 41.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $147,612State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $649,000State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,948/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Alpharetta a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 91% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 114% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Alpharetta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alpharetta the median home value is $649,000, 95% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,948 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,950 a month in housing costs.
Alpharetta median household income
The median household income in Alpharetta is $147,612 and the income per person is $73,509. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Alpharetta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,223
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.9%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.66
Alpharetta demographics
- Population
- 66,855
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 25,032
- Foreign-born
- 27.8%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alpharetta ›
Education in Alpharetta
70.7% of adults 25 and older in Alpharetta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 31.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alpharetta
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 36.7%
- Drive alone
- 54.5%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Alpharetta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | 66,855 | $147,612 | $649,000 | $1,948 |
| Johns Creek | 81,988 | $160,093 | $629,400 | $2,257 |
| Roswell | 92,621 | $128,654 | $567,100 | $1,810 |
| Milton | 41,546 | $171,295 | $789,000 | $2,065 |
| Peachtree Corners | 42,373 | $82,139 | $484,700 | $1,701 |
| Berkeley Lake | 2,597 | $165,909 | $718,300 | $2,267 |
| Mountain Park | 703 | $129,583 | $371,600 | $1,818 |
| Duluth | 32,426 | $95,331 | $400,800 | $1,828 |
| Dunwoody | 51,758 | $121,903 | $602,900 | $1,859 |
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What is the median household income in Alpharetta, GA?
The median household income in Alpharetta is $147,612, 91% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alpharetta?
The median home value in Alpharetta is $649,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Alpharetta?
The median gross rent in Alpharetta is $1,948 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Alpharetta, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 91% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 114% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Alpharetta?
The median age in Alpharetta is 41.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Alpharetta?
The average commute to work in Alpharetta is 26 minutes; 36.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alpharetta?
The unemployment rate in Alpharetta is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alpharetta?
70.7% of adults in Alpharetta have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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