Independent Living Communities in Alpharetta, Georgia

CaringScore for Alpharetta, GA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Alpharetta was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Alpharetta.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 6.1, Alpharetta rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Alpharetta. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Alpharetta, GA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Alpharetta, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Alpharetta is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 7.7, Alpharetta rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 413.6 physicians per capita, Alpharetta scores 87.6 percent better than the national average. Alpharetta scores 30.8 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.7, and scores 61.0 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 31.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Alpharetta is 77.6 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Alpharetta is 77.6 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Alpharetta's environmental health -- trails the national average by 14.5 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Alpharetta, GA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	413.6	220.5
Geriatricians	1.7	1.3
Cardiologists	12.7	7.7
Oncologists	5.8	3.5
Orthopedists	11.1	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Alpharetta, GA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Alpharetta, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Alpharetta is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 5.2, Alpharetta is on par with the national average for independent living communities.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Alpharetta. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Alpharetta to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Alpharetta indexes at 18.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 72.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Alpharetta, GA
Aggregate Index	118
Healthcare Index	97
Housing Index	172
Food Index	95
Utilities Index	91
Transportation Index	98

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Alpharetta, GA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Alpharetta. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Alpharetta is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.9, Alpharetta is on par with the national average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 218 days each year in Alpharetta, 6.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 28°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Alpharetta than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Alpharetta is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $96,589 per year, the population of Alpharetta earns a better than average median household income. Alpharetta has an unemployment rate of 7.30 percent, roughly 19.8 percent lower than the national average. And about 6.45 percent of the population in Alpharetta is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 51.0 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Alpharetta	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.8	136.1
Libraries	3.1	18.8
Places of Worship	57.7	220.5
Public Transit	569.6	110.4
Grocery Stores	280.2	97.7
Pharmacies	51.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65