Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
14%
Alpharetta, GA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,668
Population
63,409
Renter Mix
38% Rent
This Atlanta suburb refuses to let the big city have all the fun
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Welcome to Alpharetta, a suburban community in northern Fulton County that combines technology with Southern hospitality. Located just 25 miles north of Atlanta, Alpharetta features diverse housing options throughout its neighborhoods, from apartments near the Avalon district to residences close to the historic downtown area. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,685, with rates decreasing 2.6% over the past year. The Big Creek Greenway, stretching 6.1 miles through the heart of the city, offers paved trails for recreation, with natural wetlands providing a habitat for local wildlife including blue herons and deer.
Downtown Alpharetta preserves its history while embracing the present, anchored by preserved structures like the Mansell House from 1912. The area hosts a weekly farmers market at City Center and celebrates music through events like the annual Wire and Wood Songwriters Festival. The city's business district includes over 700 technology companies, establishing Alpharetta as a significant tech employment center in the Southeast. Entertainment options include the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, which hosts both the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's summer performances and touring musicians throughout the year. The city maintains numerous recreational spaces, including Wills Park, home to an arboretum showcasing 26 different tree species.
Explore the City
Aerial view of an Alpharetta neighborhood
Rooftop seating at Central City Tavern
The amphitheater at Rock Mill Park
Shopping in Alpharetta
A shady residential street
The paved trail at Rock Mill Park
Demographics
Median Household Income
$141,622
Average: $167,521
Education
33,283
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
36,038
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Alpharetta has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Alpharetta, GA is $2,174 for a studio, $1,668 for one bedroom, $2,052 for two bedrooms, and $2,417 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alpharetta has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,668/month
819 Sq Ft
House
$3,797/month
2,583 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,190/month
1,275 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,883/month
1,941 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Alpharetta, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
973 Students
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
783 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
753 Students
Lake Windward Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
679 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
668 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,202 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,327 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,238 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,201 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,167 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,609 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,949 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,948 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,715 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,439 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wills Park
- Big Creek Greenway
- Webb Bridge Park
- Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
- Jones Bridge Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.