Peachtree City, GA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 35,946
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price Average
Median Income High

Geography

The city's defining features are its golf cart paths; 90 miles of paths connect all parts of the city from residential areas to shopping centers and schools.

Cultural Attractions

"The Fred," or the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, hosts big-name performances such as B. B. King and Peter Frampton.

Recreation

Braves and Falcons games are a short drive away in Atlanta.

Economy

Cooper Lighting and Southern Motor Carriers are two of the corporations that have headquarters in Peachtree City.

Fun Fact

Peachtree City has over 4,000 registered golf carts, making it the second-largest golf cart community in the United States.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
35,946
Population under 55:
74.0%
Population over 55:
26.0%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Atlanta

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
91°F July High, 31°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$67,357
Median home price:
$238,250
Average property tax:
$1,622

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
8.8%
Average
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
8
Middle schools:
2
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
9
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
20

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
20/1
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
54/3

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
71

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Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

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