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Atlanta Communities: Alpharetta
Originally a small country farmland community, Alpharetta has boomed within the last 20 years to become one of Atlanta's up and coming suburbs. Beckoning to those in search of stately developments with aristocratic sounding names, such as Foxworth, Thornhill and Windward. Homes range from elegant subdivisions to homes with acreage. Home to the extravagant Dean Gardens - a private residence that incorporated a 32,000 square foot homage to pink, located just off Old Alabama Road. Crabapple and North Valley are to the West, close to Wills Park, perfect for those interested in the equestrian lifestyle. Only those with major connections can make it past the gate at the Country Club of the South, an Alpharetta planned community that's home to several sports stars, high profile executives and celebrities. Visit some of the old stores on Main Street in the heart of Alpharetta or stop by the Alpharetta Soda Shoppe for your favorite treat. Alpharetta is a successful blend of old and new. A haven for singles, families, young or established professionals wanting a bit of country living with all the amenities that city dwelling has to offer. Easy accessibility to GA. 400, Northpoint Mall and Gwinnett Mall.Brief Introduction
Whether you are looking for a home for yourself or your business, you will be impressed with what Alpharetta has to offer. Atlanta is consistently ranked one of the top cities in the U.S. for business and family life, and Alpharetta is one of the hottest markets in Atlanta for both commercial and residential real estate. Excellent schools, shopping, and access to jobs combined with plenty of green space and a down-home country atmosphere have made Alpharetta the premiere location in Atlanta today.History
From the North Georgia Mountains to the Chattahoochee River along a Cherokee Indian trail, a tiny village named New Prospect Camp Ground was formed. This village, made up of tents, a log school, and arbor became a trading post where Indians and white settlers exchanged their goods. The surrounding countryside provided excellent farming land, especially for cotton. On December 11, 1857, the town was chartered and became the county seat of Milton County. The town was renamed Alpharetta from the Greek words "alpha" meaning first and "retta" meaning town. In 1932, Milton County was merged into Fulton County.Population
From 1980 to 1999, the City's population increased more than nine-fold, from around 3,000 residents to an estimated 30,000. Alpharetta's population in 1999 accounted for one sixth of the total population of North Fulton. Alpharetta currently has a population of nearly 35,000 residents. However, when accounting for the local workforce, this number swells to nearly 120,000 every business day!Housing
From 1980 to 1999, the total number of housing units increased 1125%, from 1,116 to 13,657. The City's 13,657 units account for 16% of the total number of housing units in North Fulton.Home Value
The median house value in Alpharetta in 1999 was $119,269, approximately 30% higher than the Atlanta Region's median of $91,600, with 62.3% of Alpharetta's housing valued at $100,000 or more.Households
In 1999 Alpharetta had an estimated 9.140 single family households. Household size in Alpharetta is about 2.44. Alpharetta is projected to have over 10,000 households by the year 2000.Family
Approximately 60% of the City's households consist of married couples, with nearly 1/3 of that number having related children living at home.Age
In 1999, 29% of Alpharetta's population was age 20 or under, compared to 26% for the North Fulton Region. The percentage of Alpharetta's population age 60 or over was 9.8, compared to 10.2% for North Fulton. The median age in the City has increased from 32.4 years in 1980 to 34.5 years in 1990.Race
Alpharetta's minority population increased from 4.8% in 1990 to 5.8% in 1994. North Fulton's minority population increased from 4.6% to 6.2%, and the Atlanta Region's decreased 0.7% to 29.9% during the same period. Density The City of Alpharetta's density increased from 1.08 persons per acre in 1990 to 2.13 in 1999.Income
The City's median household income increased from $22,175 in 1980 to $67,453 in 1999, an increase of 204%. North Fulton's median household income has grown to $73,462 in 1999. In the City of Alpharetta, 66% of all households have an income of at least $50,000. In North Fulton, 68% are at the same level. Per capita income increased from $8,295 in 1980 to $32,873 in 1999, an increase of 290%. North Fulton's per capita income in 1999 was $41,823.Labor
The City's labor force increased 635% between 1990 and 1999, while the unemployment level in 1999 was down 1.3% from 1990's level of 2.6%.Poverty
In 1999, 4.9% of Alpharetta's households were below poverty, accounting for 3.9% of the population. The average size of a household in poverty was 1.83 persons. In North Fulton, 3.8% of the households were below povertyEducation
The percentage of persons 25 years of age and older without a high school diploma was 7.51% in 1999. The percentage of persons 25 years of age and older with a college degree was 36.94 in 1999.