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Alpharetta, GA


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Alpharetta, Georgia

Introduction to Alpharetta, Georgia

Alpharetta, Georgia, in Fulton county, is 5 miles NE of Roswell, Georgia and 23 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Alpharetta has a population of 34,854.

Alpharetta History

Alpharetta was founded along a Cherokee Indian Trail, stretching from the mountains of north Georgia to the Chattahoochee River. Initially, it was a small village called New Prospect Camp Ground consisting of tents and a log school. It became a trade post where white settlers and Indians exchanged goods. New Prospect Camp Ground was chartered and declared the county seat of Milton County in December of 1858. It got the name Alpharetta around the same time, which was derived from Greek and translates into “first town."

Alpharetta and nearby Attractions

  • Wills Park
  • Big Creek Greenway
  • Verizon Wireless Ampitheater
  • Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
  • Heritage Center
  • Golf Club of Georgia

Things To Do In Alpharetta

The Verizon Wireless Amphitheater was opened in May, 2008 and is a state of the art venue with 12,000 seats. It hosts diverse events like concerts, movie nights and community events. The North Point Mall offers excellent shopping and dining opportunities. It also has movie theaters and a roller and ice skating facility.

Alpharetta Transportation

Atlanta International Airport provides air transportation.

Alpharetta Higher Education

Higher education is provided by Gwinnett Technical College, Emory University and Life University.

High Points

Alpharetta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyAlpharetta People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyAlpharetta Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyAlpharetta Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyAlpharetta Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Alpharetta College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 7%Alpharetta Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Alpharetta Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Alpharetta, GA

Comparing Alpharetta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity55
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use59
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime67

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