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City of Alpharetta, Georgia

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About homes in Alpharetta

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Alpharetta in Fulton County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1996Median year built1U.S. 1980
8%Built before 1980116% built since 2010
1996Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1996
56%Detached single-family130% in 5+ unit buildings
65%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$649kMedian home value1Georgia median $303k

The median home in the city of Alpharetta was built in 1996, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Georgia median of 1992.1 Most of Alpharetta's housing is recent: only 8% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 16% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Alpharetta are of similar age: median build years 1996 and 1996.1 Alpharetta has a mixed housing stock: 56% detached houses, 11% attached or townhouse units and 30% in buildings of five or more units.1

65% of occupied homes in Alpharetta are owner-occupied (66% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Alpharetta is valued at $649,000 (ACS), above the Georgia median of $303,300.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have. The Atlanta Peachtree Ap station averages 49 nights a year at or below 32°F and 4 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles.

Summers run hot, with about 53 days a year at 90°F or more and 1 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies. Rainfall is substantial: about 51 inches a year, 15 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,980 heating and 1,728 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Alpharetta sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Alpharetta are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Alpharetta housing units by year built
Before 19400.7%
1940-19590.8%
1960-19796.3%
1980-199956.6%
2000-200919.6%
2010 or later16.1%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Atlanta Peachtree Ap, 13.6 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Alpharetta, GA?

Most home remodeling projects in Alpharetta, GA land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Alpharetta?

The median home in the city of Alpharetta was built in 1996, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Georgia median of 1992. Most of Alpharetta's housing is recent: only 8% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 16% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Alpharetta climate like for exterior work?

The Atlanta Peachtree Ap station averages 49 nights a year at or below 32°F and 4 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 53 days a year at 90°F or more and 1 at 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 51 inches a year, 15 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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