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Alpharetta, GA vs Ashland, VA

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- The median age of a home in Alpharetta is 53.8% younger than the median age of a home in Ashland.
 Alpharetta, GAAshland, VAUnited States
 Median Home Age26  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$363,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock45.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.166.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.3$11.0
 Homes Owned63.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented30.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Alpharetta, GAAshland, VAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,620$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,700  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,120$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,960  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,640$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,920  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Alpharetta, GAAshland, VAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Alpharetta, GAAshland, VAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock5.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock20.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock13.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99923.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.4%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Alpharetta, GAAshland, VAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200918.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196940.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock12.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews
Mary · Johns Creek, GA
Great city to live
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Kim · Johns Creek, GA
Meh.
Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Sue · Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta, GA
Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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Reviews for Ashland    3 Reviews
brandy · Ashland, VA
I love Ashland
Over 13 years ago

Ashland Is by far the best place to live without Living In the city of richmond yes the housing is more but its safer and has THE BEST SCHOOL IN VA. My brother loves his  More

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Marcia · Stahlstown, PA
Great little stop along the travel route
Over 17 years ago

Where to begin: With a kid in college in this town I have access to all the good and bad opinions. Have you ever heard of Homemades By Suzanne? Great Deli for eat in  More

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Marcia · Stahlstown, PA
Wonderful Liberal Arts College
Over 17 years ago

Ashland is built around an excellent small liberal arts college, Randolph-Macon College. The school enjoys a great reputation with both Richmond and D.C. offering  More

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