10 Wealthiest Neighborhoods in Georgia
8) Alpharetta
Alpharetta is an Atlanta suburban city in Fulton County with a population of over 60,000 people. The median age of residents is 33 years old, but there is considerable variation in the residents’ age range. The per capita income in Alpharetta is $42,431, and a mere 1.2% of the population falls under the poverty line. The average home value in Alpharetta is over twice the average value for the state of Georgia overall, and the cost of living index is slightly less than the national average. Over 20% of the population was born in a different country, and there is some racial diversity, although the majority of residents are white. The crime rate index is lower than the national average, and has decreased in recent years. Unemployment is lower than the state’s average in Alpharetta, and the most common industries are professional, scientific, and technical services.
