The Town FilesPeachtree City, Georgia
City in Fayette County · population 38,244 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $482,500
- Household income
- $113,987
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 44.5
Peachtree City is a city of 38,244 people in Fayette County, Georgia. The median home is worth $482,500, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more upscale than 97% of Georgia towns, better for families than 91% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Georgia towns.
How Peachtree City 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 City is worth $482,500, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $113,987, which is more affordable than 26% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $2,086 a month. 72.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Peachtree City | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $482,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $2,086 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $113,987 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 72.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Peachtree City
| People | Peachtree City | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.5% | — |
| Work from home | 25.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Peachtree City
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.1°F. About 49.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Peachtree City since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on March 25, 2021 about 3.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 37 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 27, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 79 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on February 18, 2009.
Severe weather in Fayette County since 1996
Fayette County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Fayette County
Fayette County had 49,094 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,774 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Peachtree City itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Peachtree City
8 public schools with 6,302 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| McIntosh High School | 9-12 | 1,740 | 17.2 |
| J.C. Booth Middle School | 6-8 | 1,133 | 15.5 |
| Kedron Elementary School | PK-5 | 782 | 15.3 |
| Crabapple Lane Elementary School | PK-5 | 605 | 12.9 |
| Huddleston Elementary School | PK-5 | 594 | 14.5 |
| Braelinn Elementary School | PK-5 | 515 | 12.6 |
| Peachtree City Elementary School | PK-5 | 467 | 13.3 |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | PK-5 | 466 | 11.9 |
Towns near Peachtree City
- Senoia, GA5.9 mi · 5,016 people · home $440,800
- Tyrone, GA6.0 mi · 7,658 people · home $470,400
- Fayetteville, GA6.9 mi · 18,957 people · home $368,200
- Fairburn, GA10.8 mi · 16,483 people · home $271,800
- Palmetto, GA11.6 mi · 5,071 people · home $228,800
- Newnan, GA12.0 mi · 42,549 people · home $364,700
- Irondale, GA13.4 mi · 8,740 people · home $204,500
- Union City, GA14.0 mi · 26,830 people · home $245,600
Peachtree City questions
Is Peachtree City, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Peachtree City scores better for retirees than 89% of Georgia towns and quieter than 35%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.5).
How much does a house cost in Peachtree City?
The median owner-occupied home in Peachtree City is valued at $482,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $113,987, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $2,086 a month.
What is the weather like in Peachtree City?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Peachtree City get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Peachtree City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on March 25, 2021. 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)