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Alpharetta, GA vs Santa Rosa, CA

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- The median age of a home in Alpharetta is 61.5% younger than the median age of a home in Santa Rosa.
 Alpharetta, GASanta Rosa, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age26  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$666,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock35.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.166.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.3$11.0
 Homes Owned63.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented30.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Alpharetta, GASanta Rosa, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,930$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,700  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,640$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,960  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,970$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,920  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Alpharetta, GASanta Rosa, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Alpharetta, GASanta Rosa, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock7.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99923.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock46.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock6.4%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, GASanta Rosa, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.5%13.6%
 2000 to 200918.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock13.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock21.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196940.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.5%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 Santa Rosa    43 Reviews
amy · Santa Rosa, CA
Too expensive too much crime
Over 1 years ago

I was born and raised here. Santa Rosa used to be a great city great location great weather but now it is overcrowded and crime is off the charts and housing is crazy  More

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June · Santa Rosa, CA
Really nice town with lots to do
Over 3 years ago

I've lived her over 20 years and it's a pretty nice place. The main vibe is you feel safe doing this day or night. Most of the neighborhoods are well taken care of, they  More

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Andi · Beverly Hills, CA
Avoid Santa Rosa like the plague!
Over 4 years ago

Terrible city that's hurting for money. After going on a long hiatus from enforcing traffic laws, they've recently turned their highways into an ATM machine/cash cow by  More

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