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Alpharetta, GA vs Metairie, LA

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- The median age of a home in Alpharetta is 96.2% younger than the median age of a home in Metairie.
 Alpharetta, GAMetairie, LAUnited States
 Median Home Age26  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$304,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock40.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.166.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.3$11.0
 Homes Owned63.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented30.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Alpharetta, GAMetairie, LAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,490$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,700  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$990$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,960  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,510$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,920  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Alpharetta, GAMetairie, LAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Alpharetta, GAMetairie, LAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock20.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99923.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock6.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.4%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.6%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Alpharetta, GAMetairie, LAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200918.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock7.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock25.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196940.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock15.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.4%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 Metairie    11 Reviews
Barbara · Fairfield, CA
Visit
Over 13 years ago

I've been to Metairie a few times on bisiness, but I can't wait to go back and stay for a while. Lovely town nice people, lovely places. Lots to do. I recommend it  More

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Robert · New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, suburbs to the west; general comments
Over 15 years ago

For Metairie, & New Orleans in general: Briefly, as a Geologist who has lived here for 30+ years, my view of the outlook for the New Orleans area is decidedly gloomy.   More

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Joshua · Metairie, LA
An Accurate View Of Metairie.
Over 16 years ago

Metairie is not a city in the strictest terms. It’s a developed unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish that’s inextricably linked to the Metro New Orleans Area. Metaire  More

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