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Peachtree City.
About
Life in Peachtree City
This is a solidly upper-middle-class Atlanta suburb built around car culture and golf cart convenience rather than walkability, so understand upfront that you'll need vehicles to live your daily life. The economy is anchored by corporate employers—particularly Panasonic, which is the largest employer—plus manufacturing facilities and specialized companies in automotive, medical device, and commercial equipment sectors, keeping unemployment at just 2.9%. The community skews married with children and older residents; it's family-focused with solid schools, three lakes for recreation, and abundant parks, though outdoor activities are just one piece of life here rather than the main draw.
Peachtree City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Foreign-Born
14.5%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Population Growth
+6.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.5% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Peachtree City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Peachtree City, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (15.2%), and 6.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.4%
of residents
65 and Older
21.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.7%
of households
Married Couples
61.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 50% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Peachtree City
In Peachtree City, rent runs 50% above the GA average, and home values are 59% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,212
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $564,291 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Peachtree City
Unemployment in Peachtree City is 0.5 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Peachtree City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.6 min avg
How Peachtree City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Peachtree City, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 92% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Peachtree City runs 92% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
26.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
536.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Peachtree City Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
61.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fayette County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fayette County, which includes Peachtree City, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $66,000 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $51,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fayette County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clayton County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 14 miles from Peachtree City) is typically good — 66 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
66
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Clayton County, GA (14 mi away)
Climate90°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Peachtree City has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
51
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
65
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 4.29" |
| Feb | 60°F | 37°F | 4.61" |
| Mar | 68°F | 43°F | 4.90" |
| Apr | 75°F | 49°F | 3.77" |
| May | 83°F | 58°F | 3.12" |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.45" |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 4.84" |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 3.96" |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.52" |
| Oct | 76°F | 51°F | 3.37" |
| Nov | 66°F | 41°F | 3.91" |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 4.56" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Peachtree City
Uninsured
7.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Peachtree City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Fayetteville
Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.8 mi away · Newnan
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Peachtree City
Peachtree City's student/teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 61.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
61.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Peachtree City
Peachtree City has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
27 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
39 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
45 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
68 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
73 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
79 mi awayAndersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
87 mi awayTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
National Historic Site
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Peachtree City
Peachtree City Library
201 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City
Cities Near Peachtree City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Peachtree City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Peachtree City FAQ
Is Peachtree City, Georgia affordable?⌄
Peachtree City's median rent is $2,086/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $113,987/year. Median home value is $482,500.
Is Peachtree City, Georgia safe?⌄
Peachtree City's violent crime rate was 27 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 537 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Peachtree City, Georgia?⌄
Peachtree City has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Peachtree City, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Peachtree City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,086/month and median household income is $113,987/year. The median home value is $482,500. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Peachtree City, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Peachtree City is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from