Fulton County, Georgia
Living in Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta sits along GA 400 about 26 miles north of downtown Atlanta. It calls itself the Technology City of the South, and it pairs big employers with a walkable downtown, Avalon and miles of greenway. I lived here before moving to Cumming, so I know it well.
A tech hub with a small-town center
Alpharetta built its City Center around a town green, a park and City Hall, and the streets around it are lined with restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques. Park once and walk the rest of the evening. A one-mile paved path, the Alpha Loop, links downtown with Avalon.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Alpharetta grew from about 65,800 residents in 2020 to an estimated 66,900 in 2025, and Fulton County as a whole has nearly 1.1 million people. Office parks along GA 400 are home to hundreds of technology companies, which is where the “Technology City” nickname comes from.
Mailing addresses and county lines
An Alpharetta mailing address covers much more than the city itself. A home with an Alpharetta address can be inside the city, in Milton, or across the county line in southern Forsyth County, which has different schools and tax rates.
Getting around
GA 400 runs through the middle of the city and is the main route to Atlanta. The Big Creek Greenway and the Alpha Loop make it possible to walk or bike between some neighborhoods, downtown and Avalon. Test your commute with your map app’s “depart at” setting and your real work hours.
Taxes and the homestead exemption
Property taxes are set by Fulton County (including the school system), and homes inside city limits also pay City of Alpharetta taxes. Homes with an Alpharetta address in Forsyth County follow Forsyth County’s rules instead. In Georgia you have to apply for the homestead exemption: you generally need to own and live in the home on January 1, and in Fulton County the deadline is April 1. Confirm the current rules with the county.
Things to Do
A Walkable Downtown, Avalon and Miles of Greenway
Downtown Alpharetta
More than 50 shops and restaurants along Main Street, Canton Street and Milton Avenue, plus the Town Green and splash pad next to City Hall. There’s an event almost every weekend.
Visit website →Avalon
An open-air district of shops, restaurants, a movie theater and a hotel, with events through the year. A place to shop, eat and meet friends.
Visit website →Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Major outdoor concerts, right in town. Check the venue’s schedule for this season’s shows.
Visit website →Big Creek Greenway
A 12-foot-wide paved trail that runs about 9 miles through Alpharetta along Big Creek, for walking, running and biking, with access to beginner and intermediate mountain bike trails.
Visit website →Wills Park
Alpharetta’s largest park, with ball fields, tennis courts, a pool, an equestrian center, disc golf, a dog park and walking trails through an arboretum.
Visit website →Alpharetta Farmers Market
Saturday mornings from spring through fall in downtown Alpharetta, near City Hall and the Town Green. Check the market’s site for this season’s dates.
Visit website →Descriptions, hours, events and dates can change. Please check each organization’s website for current details. These links go to outside websites that David Chou does not control.
Schools
Schools in Alpharetta, GA
Every public school zoned for homes inside Alpharetta city limits, based on Fulton County Schools’ 2026–27 attendance zones. Zone lines don’t follow city lines, so some of these schools sit in Milton, Johns Creek or Roswell. Two more are open to Alpharetta residents without a zone: Innovation Academy (by application) and Amana Academy, a K–8 public charter (by lottery), which shows under both Elementary and Middle. Homes with an Alpharetta mailing address in southern Forsyth County go to Forsyth County Schools instead. Assignments go by exact address, so two homes a few streets apart can be zoned for different schools. Always confirm with the district before you make an offer. Ratings and parent reviews open on GreatSchools.org.
| School | Level | Grades | GreatSchools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta Elementary School 192 Mayfield Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | Elementary | PK-5 | View ratings |
| Alpharetta High School 3595 Webb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005 | High | 9-12 | View ratings |
| Amana Academy (charter, by lottery) 285 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | Elementary / Middle | K-8 | View ratings |
| Autrey Mill Middle School 4110 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022 | Middle | 6-8 | View ratings |
| Cambridge High School 2845 Bethany Bnd, Milton, GA 30004 | High | 9-12 | View ratings |
| Centennial High School 9310 Scott Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 | High | 9-12 | View ratings |
| Chattahoochee High School 5230 Taylor Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022 | High | 9-12 | View ratings |
| Cogburn Woods Elementary School 13080 Cogburn Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004 | Elementary | PK-5 | View ratings |
| Crabapple Crossing Elementary School 12775 Birmingham Hwy, Milton, GA 30004 | Elementary | PK-5 | View ratings |
| Creek View Elementary School 3995 Webb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005 | Elementary | K-5 | View ratings |
| Dolvin Elementary School 10495 Jones Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022 | Elementary | PK-5 | View ratings |
| Elkins Pointe Middle School 11290 Elkins Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 | Middle | 6-8 | View ratings |
| Haynes Bridge Middle School 10665 Haynes Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022 | Middle | 6-8 | View ratings |
| Hembree Springs Elementary School 815 Hembree Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 | Elementary | PK-5 | View ratings |
| Hopewell Middle School 13060 Cogburn Rd, Milton, GA 30004 | Middle | 6-8 | View ratings |
| Innovation Academy (by application) 125 Milton Ave, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | High | 9-12 | View ratings |
| Johns Creek High School 5575 State Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022 | High | 9-12 | View ratings |
| Lake Windward Elementary School 11770 E Fox Ct, Alpharetta, GA 30005 | Elementary | PK-5 | View ratings |
| Manning Oaks Elementary School 405 Cumming St, Alpharetta, GA 30004 | Elementary | PK-5 | View ratings |
| Milton High School 13025 Birmingham Hwy, Milton, GA 30004 | High | 9-12 | View ratings |
| Mimosa Elementary School 1550 Warsaw Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 | Elementary | PK-5 | View ratings |
| New Prospect Elementary School 3055 Kimball Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022 | Elementary | PK-5 | View ratings |
| Northwestern Middle School 12805 Birmingham Hwy, Milton, GA 30004 | Middle | 6-8 | View ratings |
| Northwood Elementary School 10200 Wooten Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 | Elementary | PK-5 | View ratings |
| Ocee Elementary School 4375 Kimball Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022 | Elementary | PK-5 | View ratings |
| Roswell High School 11595 King Rd, Roswell, GA 30075 | High | 9-12 | View ratings |
| Summit Hill Elementary School 13855 Providence Rd, Milton, GA 30004 | Elementary | PK-5 | View ratings |
| Taylor Road Middle School 5150 Taylor Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022 | Middle | 6-8 | View ratings |
| Webb Bridge Middle School 4455 Webb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005 | Middle | 6-8 | View ratings |
Sources: Fulton County Schools attendance zones (2026–27, via Fulton County GIS) matched to Alpharetta city limits and 2020 Census blocks; addresses from the National Center for Education Statistics (2025–26 school directory).
School information is for general reference only and may contain errors or be out of date. Attendance zones are set by each school district and can change at any time, and a school appearing here does not mean it serves a particular home. The district’s assignment for the exact address is the only official answer, so please verify it directly with the school district before making any decision. GreatSchools ratings and reviews are third-party information.
By the Numbers
Overview for Alpharetta, GA
About 66,900 people live in the city of Alpharetta, where the median age is 41.3 and the median household income is $147,612. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Demographics and Employment
Data for Alpharetta, GA
Population by age group
Education level (age 25+)
Homeownership
Fulton County for comparison
Fulton County has 462,481 households averaging 2.26 people, with a median household income of $95,292.
Commute time
Getting around
GA 400 is the main route south toward Atlanta. About four in ten Alpharetta commuters drive 30 to 59 minutes each way, while nearly three in ten get to work in under 15 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau. 2025 population estimate, growth and density from QuickFacts; all other figures from the 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for the city of Alpharetta. Survey figures are estimates with margins of error.
FAQ
Common Questions About Alpharetta
What county is Alpharetta, GA in?
Fulton County. The Alpharetta mailing address also covers parts of Milton and southern Forsyth County, though, so a home with an Alpharetta address isn’t always in the city or in Fulton County.
What zip codes does Alpharetta have?
The main Alpharetta zip codes are 30004, 30005, 30009 and 30022. Some of them reach beyond the city: 30004 also covers most of Milton and part of southern Forsyth County, and 30022 also covers part of Johns Creek.
What is the population of Alpharetta, GA?
An estimated 66,921 people as of July 1, 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, up about 1.7% since 2020.
Is Alpharetta part of Atlanta? How far is it?
Alpharetta is its own city, about 26 miles north of downtown Atlanta by GA 400 and about 35 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Drive times depend heavily on traffic and time of day, so test your commute at rush hour.
What is Alpharetta known for?
Alpharetta calls itself the Technology City of the South and is home to hundreds of technology companies. It’s also known for its walkable downtown, Avalon, the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre and the Big Creek Greenway.
Is Alpharetta walkable?
Parts of it are. Downtown and Avalon are made for walking and are linked by the one-mile Alpha Loop, and the Big Creek Greenway adds about 9 miles of paved trail. Most neighborhoods are still car-dependent, so plan on driving for everyday errands.
What should I know before moving to Alpharetta?
A few things catch newcomers off guard: an Alpharetta address may be in Milton or Forsyth County; school assignments go by exact address; you have to apply for the homestead exemption by April 1; and Fulton and Forsyth counties require emissions testing for most cars. My free Relocation Guide covers all of this in more detail.
Should I live in Alpharetta or Milton?
They sit side by side in Fulton County and share Fulton County Schools, but they feel different. Alpharetta has a walkable downtown, Avalon and many large employers. Milton next door is quiet and rural on purpose, with large lots and horse farms. The right fit depends on how much land you want and how close you like to be to shops and restaurants.
How do I look up property records and taxes in Alpharetta?
For homes in Fulton County, search any property on the Fulton County Board of Assessors site; county tax bills come from the Fulton County Tax Commissioner. Homes inside city limits also pay City of Alpharetta property taxes. For an Alpharetta-address home in Forsyth County, use Forsyth County’s qPublic property records.
Does Fulton County require emissions testing?
Yes. Fulton and Forsyth are both among the 13 metro Atlanta counties where gasoline-powered passenger vehicles need an emissions test before registration. Details are on Georgia’s Clean Air Force.
When is the Alpharetta Farmers Market?
Saturday mornings from spring through fall in downtown Alpharetta, near City Hall and the Town Green. Dates change each year, so check the market’s website.
Where can I find crime information for Alpharetta?
Use the official source: the City of Alpharetta’s Department of Public Safety, which handles police, fire and 911 for the city. You can contact them or check their reports yourself.
Answers are general information, current as of October 2026, and may contain errors. Rules, tax rates, deadlines and exemptions change, so please confirm with the official source linked in each answer.
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