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Alpharetta, GA

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Alpharetta, GA

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 66
Population66,355
Foreign Born13.1%
Population Density2,467people per mi²
Median Age41.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

183/100

83% above national average

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The Real Cost of Living in Alpharetta, Georgia

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $30k$56k
Comfortable $118k$173k
Luxury $265k+$410k+
Elite (Top 5%) $315k+$489k+
Affordability Ratio

85%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
6
Negative
14

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

11.2mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

12mi

Airport

ATL — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

31.6mi

Post Office

USPS — Duluth, GA

14mi

Critical Amenities

Golf1Nearest 8.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 5.8 mi
Marina0Nearest 14.4 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range4Nearest 3.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$147k+3.7%
95% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$751k
15% above US avg
College Educated
71.7%
105% above US avg
WFH
34.1%
138% above US avg
Homeownership
68.0%
4% above US avg
Median Home
$606k
115% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 81% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
12.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−8.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−10.8%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.09 / 1k Residents69% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.83 / 1k Residents5% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−5.3%
Burglary
0.59 / 1k Residents57% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
9.29 / 1k Residents2% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.41 / 1k Residents70% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+11Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Alpharetta, Georgia
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.9% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (12% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season242 days332 frost-free
Annual Rainfall73.1"
Elevation1,135 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D+
Poor23 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,467/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C
Weak11 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 623 mi · coast 229 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$234.6M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAtlanta499k people are 23 mi away
Nearest Major AirportATL32 mi away
Distance to State Capital23 miAtlanta, GA
Nearest Prison19 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-16T00:21:24.000Z

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