Alto, GA

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Population
1,018
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,396 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$192,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,051/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$81,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Alto sits right along the border of Banks and Habersham counties in northeast Georgia, where the rolling countryside starts climbing into the Blue Ridge foothills. It is a quiet, rural community with plenty of open space and a relaxed, neighborly feel. Because the town splits across two counties, practical details like school districts and county services depend on which side of the line you settle on. Overall, it offers peaceful country living with scenic views, while keeping you close to Highway 365 for easy commutes to Gainesville and Cornelia.

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