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Peachtree City, GA


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Peachtree City, Georgia

Peachtree City, Georgia is 27 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Fayette county. The city is part of the Atlanta metro area. The population of Peachtree City is 31,580.

The People and Families of Peachtree City

In Peachtree City, about 71% of adults are married. Peachtree City, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Peachtree City had a median family income of $84,398. Peachtree City is one of the richer cities in Georgia. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Peachtree City. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in Peachtree City work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Peachtree City political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $35,005. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Peachtree City.

Peachtree City Housing

Of the housing in Peachtree City, approximately 81% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Peachtree City than most places in Georgia.

Commuting

In Peachtree City, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Peachtree City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyPeachtree City Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPeachtree City Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyPeachtree City College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPeachtree City Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPeachtree City Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPeachtree City People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyPeachtree City Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Peachtree City Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Peachtree City, GA

Comparing Peachtree City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women810
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity44
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use37
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes41
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime1010

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