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📍 Rumi’s Kitchen . Alpharetta, Ga
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Relocation guide
Moving to Alpharetta
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
66,355
Median age 41.7
Median household income
$146,581
Median rent
$1,874/mo
Median home value
$605,700
Schools
21
1 districts
Summer high / winter low
89° / 33°
Pros
- Household incomes run 87% above the US median ($146,581).
- Rent takes only about 15% of the median household income.
- Mild weather in April, May, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 100% more than the US median ($605,700).
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
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Where in Alpharetta?
Alpharetta spans 4 zip codes. Median home values range from $583,700 to $611,800 by zip.
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Taste of Alpharetta | City of Alpharetta GA
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Is Alpharetta a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 87% above the US median ($146,581). Rent takes only about 15% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 100% more than the US median ($605,700).
How much do I need to earn to live in Alpharetta?
The median household earns $146,581. Rent at the median ($1,874/month) is about 15% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $74,960 a year.
How many schools are in Alpharetta?
21 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Alpharetta?
Highs average 89°F in July and lows 33°F in January. The most comfortable months are April, May, October.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.