The Town FilesPeachtree Corners, Georgia
City in Gwinnett County · population 42,243 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $484,700
- Household income
- $82,139
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 38.1
Peachtree Corners is a city of 42,243 people in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The median home is worth $484,700, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for young professionals than 95% of Georgia towns, better transit than 93% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 91% of Georgia towns.
How Peachtree Corners ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Peachtree Corners is worth $484,700, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $82,139, which is more affordable than 5% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,701 a month. 53.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Peachtree Corners | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $484,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,701 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $82,139 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 53.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Peachtree Corners
| People | Peachtree Corners | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.7% | — |
| Work from home | 25.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Peachtree Corners
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F. About 51.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 49 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Peachtree Corners since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 24, 1975 about 7.3 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 173 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 119 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Gwinnett County since 1996
Gwinnett County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County had 386,500 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,588 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Peachtree Corners itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Peachtree Corners
5 public schools with 3,185 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinckneyville Middle School | 6-8 | 1,136 | 12.8 |
| Simpson Elementary School | PK-5 | 926 | 12.3 |
| Peachtree Elementary School | PK-5 | 677 | 12.1 |
| International Charter Academy of Georgia (charter) | K-5 | 231 | 17.8 |
| North Metro Academy of Performing Arts | PK-5 | 215 | 9.3 |
Towns near Peachtree Corners
- Norcross, GA2.6 mi · 17,209 people · home $403,400
- Doraville, GA4.6 mi · 10,623 people · home $331,900
- Johns Creek, GA4.8 mi · 82,453 people · home $629,400
- Dunwoody, GA4.9 mi · 51,683 people · home $602,900
- Duluth, GA5.3 mi · 31,873 people · home $400,800
- Chamblee, GA7.1 mi · 30,164 people · home $432,800
- Alpharetta, GA7.5 mi · 65,818 people · home $649,000
- Lilburn, GA7.6 mi · 14,502 people · home $329,700
Peachtree Corners questions
Is Peachtree Corners, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Peachtree Corners scores better for retirees than 32% of Georgia towns and quieter than 12%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Peachtree Corners?
The median owner-occupied home in Peachtree Corners is valued at $484,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,139, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $1,701 a month.
What is the weather like in Peachtree Corners?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Peachtree Corners get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Peachtree Corners since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 24, 1975. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)