Alpharetta is located in Fulton County just north of Atlanta and less than an hour away from Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.

With its small town feel and proximity to Atlanta, Alpharetta is the perfect place for many purchase real estate. Historic Downtown Alpharetta Square features all the city amenities that one would need: first class dining, antiques & gift stores and a multitude of family events at nearby Willis Park Equestrian Center - which offers concerts & Symphony events, Bull Riding & Rodeo and Polo events. If you love golf, then a home in Alpharetta is perfect for you; as Big Creek Greenway is a little more than 6 miles away.

Wills Park includes over 110 acres of spectacular park amenities including an Olympic size swimming pool (open Memorial Day to Labor Day), baseball fields, a frisbee golf course, full-size gymnasium, three picnic pavilions you can rent, walking trails, and two large playgrounds-including kid friendly Wacky World.

Just take a look around the city of Alpharetta and you'll understand why Alpharetta has grown so rapidly in recent years.  Alpharetta has much to offer with there wonderful housing coupled with excellent schools, fine recreational amenities and a safe, healthy environment have combined to make Alpharetta's quality of life second to none. A responsive and responsible local government is working to ensure that Alpharetta's investments in infrastructure and public safety keep pace with growth, and informed and active local citizens participate in a wide variety of public service and volunteer activities.

Alpharetta is one of the fastest growing communities in the South. Its environment is considered ideal for raising families and living a quality lifestyle free from the problems found in so many similar sized cities.

Housing Cost

The average home price is $391,000, while prices range from $105,000 to $3,800,000,

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2005: 40,128. Alpharetta covers 21.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,137 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 30004, 30005, 30022

Climate

Alpharetta, GA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 87.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 29.10 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Alpharetta is 51.82 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 5.52 Inches.

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