Peachtree Corners, Georgia
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Peachtree Corners · Gwinnett County, Georgia
Population 42,184 (est. 2026: ~42,800)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 0.45% annual growth projection

Peachtree Corners, Georgia

Gwinnett County, Georgia · Population 42,243

Peachtree Corners sits in the southwestern corner of Gwinnett County, roughly 20 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta along the Technology Parkway corridor. Incorporated in 2012, it became Georgia's first "smart city," a distinction tied to its dense concentration of technology companies, fiber infrastructure, and an autonomous vehicle test loop in its town center. The city is bounded by the Chattahoochee River to the west and south, Duluth to the north, and Johns Creek (Fulton County) across the river. For most of its existence it was an unincorporated community; the incorporated city is still young enough that residents remember debating whether to incorporate at all. It is suburban in form but genuinely employment-dense — more than just a bedroom community for Atlanta.

People & Demographics

Peachtree Corners has 42,147 residents, a median age of 35.5, and an average household size of 2.45. The population skews younger than many suburban Gwinnett communities. Of the 42,147 counted by the ACS, 20,889 identify as white, 10,253 as Black, 3,504 as Asian, and 6,982 as Hispanic or Latino. That racial and ethnic mix reflects Gwinnett County broadly — the county itself (957,062 residents) has become one of the most diverse suburban counties in the American Southeast over the past two decades.

There are 17,231 occupied households, of which 11,184 are family households. Children under 18 number 9,630, which shapes demand for schools, parks, and pediatric care throughout the city.

Economy & Employment

Median household income is $74,716 and per capita income is $48,523. Georgia's statewide median household income sits below $75,000 in most recent ACS estimates, placing Peachtree Corners close to but slightly above the state midpoint — though well below what neighboring Johns Creek reports.

Of 23,277 residents in the labor force, 758 are unemployed, an unemployment rate of roughly 3.3%. The Technology Parkway and Peachtree Parkway corridors host a significant number of technology, logistics, and corporate office employers. The city's smart city initiatives have attracted firms in robotics, connected vehicle testing, and telecommunications. Poverty touches 3,863 residents — about 9.2% of the population — a rate that, while not alarming, is a reminder that the suburban prosperity here is not uniformly distributed.

Housing

The city has 18,163 total housing units. Of 17,231 occupied units, 8,739 are owner-occupied and 8,492 are renter-occupied — a near-even split that is unusual for a suburb of this income level and reflects the large apartment stock along major corridors. Vacancy stands at 932 units.

Median home value is $444,000. Median rent is $1,471 per month. The home value figure is substantially above Georgia's statewide median, reflecting proximity to Atlanta, good schools, and the employment base along the tech corridor. Renters have near-parity in unit count with owners, which means rental market conditions matter significantly to a large share of the population.

Schools

Public schools serving Peachtree Corners operate within the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. Schools located within or primarily serving the city include:

High school students generally feed into Paul Duke STEM High School and other Gwinnett County high schools depending on attendance zone. Gwinnett County Public Schools is one of the largest districts in Georgia and maintains countywide magnet and specialty programs.

Getting Around

Of 21,548 workers, 14,420 drive alone and 2,121 carpool. Public transit carries just 197 workers — a figure that reflects the reality that Gwinnett County remains largely outside MARTA rail coverage. Bus service exists but is sparse relative to the population. Walking accounts for 374 commuters.

Notably, 4,172 residents work from home — about 19.4% of the workforce, a proportion consistent with the technology-heavy employment base. Aggregate travel time for commuters totals 482,450 minutes, suggesting an average one-way commute in the 22–24 minute range. Peachtree Corners is effectively car-dependent for most daily needs outside the immediate town center area.

Healthcare

Several major hospital systems serve Peachtree Corners residents:

For local provider search, the CMS NPI Registry returns providers practicing in Peachtree Corners: NPI Registry — Peachtree Corners, GA

Library

The Peachtree Corners Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library system is located 0.2 miles from the city center. Phone: (770) 978-5154. The branch is part of the countywide system and provides access to digital resources, physical collections, and community programming.

Parks & Recreation

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area — a National Park Service unit — borders Peachtree Corners to the west and south. The Island Ford Visitor Center is 5.4 miles away and serves as the primary access point for trails and river access in this section of the park. This is one of the most accessible NPS units in the Atlanta metro: walkable river corridors, fishing, kayaking, and hiking without leaving the immediate area.

Further out, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (visitor center 19.8 miles) and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta (visitor center 17.2 miles) are both within reasonable driving distance.

Natural Hazards

Gwinnett County has accumulated a significant FEMA declaration history. Hazards that have triggered federal disaster or emergency declarations affecting this county:

The flooding declarations in 1998 and 2009 are particularly relevant given the Chattahoochee River frontage along the city's western edge. Tropical remnants — as Irma and Helene demonstrated — routinely bring heavy rain and wind well inland into metro Atlanta.

Government & Municipal Code

Peachtree Corners publishes its municipal code through Municode: https://library.municode.com/ga/peachtree_corners

No local building code is listed in the city's code data; building regulation defaults to state and county standards under Gwinnett County's jurisdiction.

Weather

National Weather Service forecast for Peachtree Corners: NWS Forecast — 33.969°N, 84.228°W

Active weather alerts: NWS Alerts — Peachtree Corners area

The nearest official weather observation station is Peachtree Corners 0.9 NNW, approximately 0.8 miles from the city center. The area sits in the humid subtropical climate zone — hot summers with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, mild winters with occasional ice events that the FEMA record confirms are not rare.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)