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Care homes in Alpharetta, Georgia are private residences that offer personal care services, assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) within a homelike setting. These communities may offer additional services such as nursing care, regular meals, and scheduled activities.

Cost of Personal Care Homes in Alpharetta, GA

The monthly median cost for care homes in Alpharetta, Georgia is about $2,000 for the city proper and $2,015 for the metropolitan area.

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Cost of Living

 

As one of Atlanta’s wealthiest suburbs, the cost of living in Alpharetta is rated nearly forty points higher than the national average. However, the city has a below average grocery index rating which means that most of the cost of living is tied to taxes and property values. All index scores are based on a scale where the national average is set at 100.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income	Estate tax
138	93	$1,827	17.1% spend over 30% of their income on rent	$366,018	$98,489	None

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals and medical centers that service Alpharetta include:

• Wellstar North Fulton Hospitals – This community is known for its accredited cancer program and primary stroke center.
• Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus – This campus has over 200 physicians who can assist you with a wide range of services.
• Regency Hospital – This hospital specializes in caring for patients with acute or chronic respiratory disorders. They treat patients who are mechanical ventilator dependent, have chronic lung disease such as COPD, are recovering from a stroke, or who have other respiratory ailments or surgical complications.

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Alpharetta has a humid subtropical climate according to the Koppen climate index. This means that the summers are incredibly hot and humid while the winters are very rainy. The rain in Alpharetta tends to fall in bouts of torrential downpour. On average, the humidity level for Alpharetta is roughly 70%. The humidity levels are usually highest during the month of August at about 74%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
80°F	91°F (July)	67°F (July)	46°F	58°F (December)	33°F (January)

 

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
47 (Good)	61 in June (Moderate)

During the peak seasons the average air quality conditions are rated moderate. This means that those who are unusually sensitive or have chronic lung diseases like COPD should consider limiting the amount of time they spend on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall
4”	5” (December)	2”

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Alpharetta is considered a wealthy conservative suburb that holds traditional family values in high regard. While the city of Atlanta and most of Fulton county voted Democrat in the last election, Alpharetta voted Republican. Many of the citizens are also very religious with a high population of Southern Baptists.

2016 Presidential Election for Fulton County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
67.7%	26.9%	5.5%

 

Population Statistics

Population metro area	Population city proper	Population density	Population trend
6,020,364	65,799	944 people per square mile	Growing at a rate of 0.85%

 

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
38	21%	9%	3%	3%

 

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
10%	65%	26%

 

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
19.8%	12.2%	8.4%	0.4%	<1%	57.0%	2.5%

 

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
1,268	19	1

 

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
5%	70%	7%	7%	4%	5%

Alpharetta is not considered friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community may face discrimination or bigotry from the general public.

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

As a wealthy suburb of Atlanta, the city of Alpharetta has access to all of the arts and cultural opportunities that the metropolitan area has to offer. For shopping options there is the North Point Mall which has a number of big-name department stores. There is also Avalon, a 86-acre development with more than 500,000 square feet of retail stores and a 12-screen premium theater. The planned community combines resort-level hospitality with walkable shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

There are many parks in the city that offer great opportunities for a leisurely stroll. One of the local favorites is Wills Park, which has paved walking trails and a dog park. A popular spot among veterans is the Alpharetta Walk of Memories. The small park has a number of permanent military hardware fixtures including an Iroquois Helicopter. The walk honors local veterans as well as their friends and family members who served in conflicts throughout history. The Alpharetta Senior Center also offers regularly scheduled events and activities in order to promote social interaction among seniors and the community. The Old Milton County History Museum offers a glimpse into the local history of the area with their exhibits on the civil war.

Transportation

As a suburb of Atlanta, the city of Alpharetta has access to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), which provides bus and rail service throughout the metropolitan area.