City profile
Alpharetta, GA
Forsyth County · Population 66,855
Alpharetta is a city in Forsyth County, GA with about 66,855 residents and a typical home value near $649,000. It is 23 miles from Atlanta, GA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
43°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
217
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$649,000
Typical monthly housing
$4,007
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
132
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.89%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.39%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 96/100
Top hazards: Lightning, Riverine flooding, Tornado
Nearest major airport
31 mi to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 33% Democratic / 66% Republican
Community
Population
66,855
Black population
11.2%
County
Forsyth County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸GA is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: summer heat, hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 66,855 residents
- Typical home value about $649,000
- 23 miles from Atlanta, GA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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