There are so many different cities in Georgia that are ranked high on the livability scale. If you don’t already know what the livability scale is, AreaVibes.com does a study every year that ranks every city in each state based on a few criteria. Statistics from the website play a huge role in this ranking, which separates certain cities from others. There was one city though, that stands out from the pack in our great state of Georgia. This city is not only ranked as the #3 city in Georgia on the livability scale out of all the other cities, but it also is ranked #286 in the entire United States. Are you ready to find out which state you need to drop everything and move to?
It’s Alpharetta, Georgia.
Take a look at a few reasons why this city is so darn great:
- Education is UP, UP, UP!
Flickr Alpharetta has some incredibly high graduation rates, compared to the rest of the nation. Approximately 96.1% of people in Alpharetta have completed high school. Not to mention, the average school test scores in Alpharetta are 41% higher than the national average. Those are some good grades, Alpharetta!
- Employment is at an all-time high.
Flickr [RAW] According to statistics found this past year, the unemployment rate in Alpharetta is 37% lower than the national average. This also adds to the statistic in regards to income per capita, which is 57% higher than the national average.
- Poverty levels are low.
Flickr Luis Felipe Salas Because of the high employment rates, and very high salary capita, the poverty levels have dropped significantly in Alpharetta, so much so that it is 78% lower than the national average.
- Weather is nearly always sublime.
Flickr Hasan Raza Alpharetta ranks fairly well on the livability scale as far as weather is concerned. Although the pollution levels are high, thanks Georgia, there are low precipitation numbers and a large amount of sunny days.
- Crime rates? Forget about it.
Flickr Michele Calabretta Did you know that the overall crime rate in Alpharetta is 31% lower than the national average? It’s such a safe place for you and your family to live. In fact. it’s so safe, it ranks as safer than 69% of the cities in the United States.
- The housing market is as stable as it gets.
Flickr Selbe Lynn While the renter occupied homes and owner occupied homes are about equal to the national average, the median home price in Alpharetta is 79% higher than the national average.
- Oh, the things you can do in Alpharetta.
Flickr Krzysztof Urbanowicz Alpharetta is the city to be in for all different types of local amenities. In fact, it ranks extremely high as far as things to do are concerned. Golf courses, restaurants, parks, libraries—there is never a dull moment in Alpharetta.
- Overall Livability Score = AMAZING
Flickr Steve Harwood The livability score in Alpharetta compared to the rest of the state, (along with the rest of the country,) is very high. The Georgia livability score is 71, while the U.S. score is 72. Alpharetta comes in at a whopping 84 when you take into account all of the statistics mentioned above.
Do you live in Alpharetta? We’d love to hear why you enjoy living there!
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Alpharetta has some incredibly high graduation rates, compared to the rest of the nation. Approximately 96.1% of people in Alpharetta have completed high school. Not to mention, the average school test scores in Alpharetta are 41% higher than the national average. Those are some good grades, Alpharetta!
Flickr [RAW]
According to statistics found this past year, the unemployment rate in Alpharetta is 37% lower than the national average. This also adds to the statistic in regards to income per capita, which is 57% higher than the national average.
Flickr Luis Felipe Salas
Because of the high employment rates, and very high salary capita, the poverty levels have dropped significantly in Alpharetta, so much so that it is 78% lower than the national average.
Flickr Hasan Raza
Alpharetta ranks fairly well on the livability scale as far as weather is concerned. Although the pollution levels are high, thanks Georgia, there are low precipitation numbers and a large amount of sunny days.
Flickr Michele Calabretta
Did you know that the overall crime rate in Alpharetta is 31% lower than the national average? It’s such a safe place for you and your family to live. In fact. it’s so safe, it ranks as safer than 69% of the cities in the United States.
Flickr Selbe Lynn
While the renter occupied homes and owner occupied homes are about equal to the national average, the median home price in Alpharetta is 79% higher than the national average.
Flickr Krzysztof Urbanowicz
Alpharetta is the city to be in for all different types of local amenities. In fact, it ranks extremely high as far as things to do are concerned. Golf courses, restaurants, parks, libraries—there is never a dull moment in Alpharetta.
Flickr Steve Harwood
The livability score in Alpharetta compared to the rest of the state, (along with the rest of the country,) is very high. The Georgia livability score is 71, while the U.S. score is 72. Alpharetta comes in at a whopping 84 when you take into account all of the statistics mentioned above.
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