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Alpharetta, Georgia

       
Total population 43,424 Average January/July temperatures 44.1° / 79.3°
Median home price $ 315,000 Annual Precipitation 49.42 in. /yr.
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Alpharetta, Georgia

This is a fast-growing family-oriented town.

Cultural Attractions
One of Alpharetta's attractions is the North Point Mall, offering 1.3 million square feet of retail and dining spots.  The Mansell House & Gardens, a restoration project of the Alpharetta Historical Society, is also nearby.
Economy
The city employs more than three times its own population.
Geography
Alpharetta is about 30 miles north of Atlanta.
Historical
The city's name comes from the Greek words alpha, meaning first, and retta, meaning town.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 55 ° / 33.26 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 90.24 ° / 68.43 °
Precipitation (?) 49.42 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 30 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 108
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 85
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 315,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $65443.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $67901
Maximum state income tax (?) 6 %
State sales tax (?) 7 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .180 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 25
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 66
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 44
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 226
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 4
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 28
Number of libraries within the county (?) 48
Number of museums within the county (?) 33
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 19
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 43,424
Population density (?) 2,131 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 133.8% growth
Population over 55 (?) 6,884 people
Education (?) 48 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 75
Number of clinics within the county (?) 237
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 66
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