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Peachtree City, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Fayette County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
38,977 Population 1,551/sq mi density
$111,421 Median Income $57,231 per capita
$461,000 Home Value $567,419 Zillow
$1,915 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
29 Violent Crime/100K 1,266 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,421 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$461,000 home value, $1,915/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Peachtree City, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,421
48% above
$57,231 per capita
Home Value
$461,000
64% above
Zillow: $567,419
Median Rent
$1,915/mo
65% above
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
92% below
1,266/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.3%
79% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
14% below
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Peachtree City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Peachtree City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
148%
Home Value
164%
Rent
165%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
179%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Peachtree City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Peachtree City residents earn a median household income of $111,421 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,231. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,852 business establishments, including 308 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Peachtree City is $461,000 , 64% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $567,419. Median rent is $1,915/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Peachtree City reports 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,266/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

60.3% of adults in Peachtree City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Peachtree City has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population38,977
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density1,551/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,421
Per Capita$57,231
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$8,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130

Housing

A
Home Value$461,000
Rent$1,915
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$567,419
Housing Units15,726
Rent Burden33.4%

Crime

F
Violent29/100K
Property1,266/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault11/100K
Burglary77/100K

Health

Obesity27.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,478/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation817 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.3%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Peachtree City was founded in 1959.
The median home in Peachtree City was built in 1992.
24.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.