The Town FilesAlpharetta, Georgia
City in Fulton County · population 65,818 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $649,000
- Household income
- $147,612
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 41.3
Alpharetta is a city of 65,818 people in Fulton County, Georgia. The median home is worth $649,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more upscale than 99% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 95% of Georgia towns, better transit than 92% of Georgia towns.
How Alpharetta ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Alpharetta is worth $649,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $147,612, which is more affordable than 20% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,948 a month. 65.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Alpharetta | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $649,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,948 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $147,612 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Alpharetta
| People | Alpharetta | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 27.8% | — |
| Work from home | 36.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Alpharetta
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F. About 51.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 49 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alpharetta since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on January 2, 2006 about 1.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 22 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 98 times; the largest was 3.25 inches on April 18, 1978.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 948,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $100,817 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Alpharetta itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Alpharetta
29 public schools with 29,799 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark High School | 9-12 | 2,490 | 18.2 |
| Alpharetta High School | 9-12 | 2,084 | 18.4 |
| Milton High School | 9-12 | 1,973 | 18.4 |
| Chattahoochee High School | 9-12 | 1,781 | 17.3 |
| Innovation Academy | 9-12 | 1,443 | 18.7 |
| Autrey Mill Middle School | 6-8 | 1,264 | 15.0 |
| Taylor Road Middle School | 6-8 | 1,256 | 14.8 |
| DeSana Middle School | 6-8 | 1,251 | 17.6 |
| Webb Bridge Middle School | 6-8 | 1,220 | 13.9 |
| Hopewell Middle School | 6-8 | 1,196 | 13.7 |
| Brandywine Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,173 | 15.0 |
| Northwestern Middle School | 6-8 | 1,118 | 14.0 |
Towns near Alpharetta
- Johns Creek, GA4.7 mi · 82,453 people · home $629,400
- Roswell, GA5.0 mi · 92,833 people · home $567,100
- Milton, GA5.6 mi · 41,296 people · home $789,000
- Peachtree Corners, GA7.5 mi · 42,243 people · home $484,700
- Duluth, GA8.5 mi · 31,873 people · home $400,800
- Dunwoody, GA9.2 mi · 51,683 people · home $602,900
- Norcross, GA10.0 mi · 17,209 people · home $403,400
- Sandy Springs, GA11.1 mi · 108,080 people · home $619,800
Alpharetta questions
Is Alpharetta, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Alpharetta scores better for retirees than 59% of Georgia towns and quieter than 16%. 13.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Alpharetta?
The median owner-occupied home in Alpharetta is valued at $649,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $147,612, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,948 a month.
What is the weather like in Alpharetta?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Alpharetta get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alpharetta since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on January 2, 2006. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)