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Alpharetta, Georgia, in Fulton county, is 5 miles NE of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 23 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Alpharetta has a population of 34,854.
In Alpharetta, about 59% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Alpharetta, since the city is home to many young children.
You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.
In 2000, Alpharetta had a median family income of $92,718. People in Alpharetta generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Alpharetta than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Alpharetta, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Alpharetta. This city has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Alpharetta gave more campaign money ($240,109) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 60% of the housing units in Alpharetta. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Alpharetta, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Alpharetta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Alpharetta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone |  | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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