Peachtree Corners
cityPeachtree Corners, located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, is a dynamic city known for its planned community design and focus on technology and innovation. As the largest city in Gwinnett County, it boasts a population of over 42,000. Peachtree Corners offers a blend of suburban comfort and modern amenities, making it an attractive place for families and businesses alike. The city's economy is driven by a mix of technology, healthcare, retail, and education sectors. Technology Park Atlanta, a key business campus, hosts numerous Fortune 500 companies and high-tech firms. Peachtree Corners is also home to Curiosity Lab, a unique public-private partnership serving as a proving ground for technology companies. This innovative environment fosters economic growth and attracts top-tier talent. Peachtree Corners distinguishes itself through its commitment to technological advancement and quality of life. With excellent schools, numerous parks, and a vibrant Town Center, the city provides a well-rounded living experience. Its origin as a planned community and ongoing focus on innovation set it apart as a forward-thinking city in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 13-59735
- Country
- United States
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Region
- Atlanta metropolitan area
- Elevation
- 994 ft
- Total Area
- 16.23 sq mi
- Land Area
- 16.1 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.12 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.969893
- Longitude
- -84.221455
- Climate
- Humid subtropical climate
- Notable Features
- Chattahoochee River
- Neighboring Areas
- Dunwoody · Norcross · Duluth
- Population (2020)
- 42,243
- Est. Population (2024)
- 42,638
- Median Age
- 36.3
- Median Income
- $82,139
- Poverty Rate
- 7.9%
- Owner-Occupied
- 52.5%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- In 2017, the racial makeup of the city was 60.2% White American, 23.3% African American, 9.6% Asian American, and 2.5% two or more races. Hispanic Americans of any race made up 14% of the population.
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 6 members
- School District
- Gwinnett County Public Schools
- Municipal Services
- Land-use planning · Zoning · Infrastructure maintenance · Public Works · Zoning enforcement · Building and environmental ordinances · Business licensing · Solid waste collection · City Marshals
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.2%
- Economic Profile
- Residential · Suburban · Commercial · Technological Hub
- Employment Sectors
- Technology · Healthcare · Retail · Professional Services · Consulting · Engineering
- Major Employers
- Intuitive Surgical · Soliant · Comcast · Crawford and Co. · Valmet · Akesogen/Tempus
- School Districts
- Gwinnett County Public Schools
- Transportation
- I-285 · I-85 · GA 316 · GA 400 · Peachtree Parkway · Medlock Bridge Road · Holcomb Bridge Road
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- Gwinnett County Public Library
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Jones Bridge Park · Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area · Holcomb Bridge Park · Simpsonwood Park
- Parks & Trails
- City parks · Multi-use trails
- Incorporated
- 2012
- Named After
- Intersection of Peachtree Parkway and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, and the abundance of peach trees in the area
- Historical Significance
- Peachtree Corners is significant as the only Atlanta northern suburb developed as a planned community and for its role as a technology hub.
- Key Events
- Area was originally part of the Cherokee Nation · Settled as a farming community known as Pinckneyville in the early 1800s · Paul Duke developed Peachtree Corners as a planned community in the late 1960s · Technology Park Atlanta was established in 1967