Alpharetta Named Best Place To Live In Georgia

ALPHARETTA, GA — The city of Alpharetta has received another notch in its belt for the quality of life it provides to residents, businesses as well as stakeholders. Money magazine has named the state as the best place to live in Georgia.

The Best Places to Live In Every State list, which was released Dec. 17, is compiled by the magazine each year. This year's considerations include locations with 50,000 or more inhabitants. Those behind the rankings did not consider places that have more than double the national crime risk, a lack of ethnic diversity and less than 85 percent of their state's household median income.

The list also took into account data on topics such as public education, income, amenities, economic health, crime and ease of living.

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Alpharetta, the magazine notes, has a population just over 65,000 and a median household income of $99,718. Commuters driving into Atlanta for work from Alpharetta can expect to arrive at their place of employment in 27 minutes (seriously?), the magazine notes.

However, the Technology City of the South also is unique due to its variety of attractions, such as the Alpharetta Food Truck Alley, its farmers market, shopping districts and the Cashin's Sculpture Garden at Chukkar Farm.

Money also touts the Wills Parks Equestrian Center, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year. You can click here to read Money magazine's entire list.

Image via Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau