Gwinnett County's newest city is a center of technological innovation
With its proximity to Atlanta and as a growing hub for tech and bioscience companies, Peachtree Corners is fast becoming one of the region's prime communities. Developed as a planned community and incorporated in 2012, the city is Gwinnett County's largest, with a population of just over 42,000. Top-rated schools, a town center packed with dining and shopping options, plus no municipal property taxes add to its appeal. "We've sold homes to people that have grown up in the area, moved away, and came back to raise their families, which really attests to the area," says broker Laura Reich of Executive Home Sales, Inc. Reich and her mother, fellow broker Terri Hayes, have nearly 20 years of collective real estate experience and are Peachtree Corner natives. "My mom lived here for over 40 years, and I grew up here. I've seen the community grow first-hand," Reich says.
The Peachtree Corners Town Green Hosts Workout Classes and Concerts throughout the year.
Bring dinner and enjoy a live show around the Peachtree Corners Town Green area.
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Spacious colonials and luxury townhomes
Peachtree Corners has just over 19,000 houses, including ranch-style and large, multi-story homes. Spacious traditional and contemporary colonials typically have about four bedrooms, costing between $600,000 and $700,000. Modern, luxury townhomes sprawl from the Town Center, costing between $550,000 and $700,000. The median price here is around $550,000. The market tends to work in rapid cycles, and homes in Peachtree Corners move fast once they hit the market. Home values traditionally run above the American average by about $80,000 and about $150,000 above the average values in Gwinnett County.
Newly built townhomes can also be found in the Peachtree Corners area.
Colonial Revival homes are very popular in the Peachtree Corners area.
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Town Center, a dining, shopping and event destination
Peachtree Corners Town Center is the community's hub of dining, shopping and events. It includes 15 businesses and office spaces. "We have a lot to offer from an amenities standpoint. Local businesses and nonprofits do a ton of events," Svehla says. "At the Town Center, we have events throughout the year that are completely free. We do concerts, festivals and movies on the green, and we continue to try to add to all of those." The walkable district includes popular chains such as First Watch, local eateries like Marlow's Tavern and Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar, as well as a movie theater and ice cream shop. Across Peachtree Parkway is The Forum, a European Village-inspired retail center with stores like Pottery Barn, Barnes and Noble and Lululemon, and over a dozen dining options. "I really love walking to the Forum and shopping or checking out one of the festivals or events," Reich says.
Town Center and its adjacent Town Green are also a vital part of the culture in Peachtree Corners, where events like the Summer Concert Series, movie nights and morning CrossFit take place. Town Center is also home to one of the city's largest events, the Peachtree Corners Festival. Every September, this multi-day festival features live music, car shows, games and crafts for kids, vendors and more. The Atlanta Sci-Fi Film Festival, at the Town Green, comes around in October and features live music performances and movie screenings.
Night Music and Market offers an evening of relaxed enjoyment to various live performances.
The Town Center shopping area has hundreds of retail options in Peachtree Corners.
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A developing, intricate trail system, The Corners Connector
Since its incorporation just over 10 years ago, Peachtree Corners has significantly invested in its outdoor spaces, focusing on increasing the community's walkability. "We started several years ago building a multi-use trail system, and we continue to expand it. Once we're done, it will make the city more walkable as a whole and connect swaths of areas to places you can't get to unless you're driving," says Louis Svehla, Peachtree Corners' director of communications. Investments are especially evident with the recently developed pedestrian bridge in the community's heart and an emerging multi-use trail system. After conducting several studies, workshops and surveys, the City began to create an 11.5-mile trail called the Corners Connector. While some parts of the trail have opened, construction is continuing. Expansion plans are already in place, and it will eventually cover over 24 miles.
After recent investments, the Town Green in the community's center is a haven for community gatherings. It's the City's beating heart, with a dynamic playground, dancing fountains and ample open green space. And a few parks are sprawling from the city center. Jones Bridge Park is a popular spot along the Chattahoochee River, a 30-acre park where many enjoy fishing, boating and hiking.
A giant play structure for kids of all ages at the Peachtree Corners Town Green.
Go for a jog or walk along one of the many paved trails throughout Peachtree Corners.
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Top-rated Gwinnett County Public Schools
Kids growing up in Peachtree Corners attend Gwinnett County Public Schools, which gets an overall A-minus on Niche. "People move here for the schools. It's a very family-friendly community," Reich says. Peachtree Corners is served by two of the district's clusters: the Duluth Cluster, which serves the community's small eastern end, and the Norcross Cluster, which serves the western end. Local high schools are highly regarded, like the A-rated Paul Duke STEM High School, where students can take STEM-focused courses. The city also has a few faith-based, private schools, like Wesleyan School and the Greater Atlanta Christian School, which gets an A-plus on Niche.
Paul Duke STEM High School in Norcross has some great features for its students.
Greater Atlanta Christian School is one of the top private schools in the area.
Peachtree Elementary School is Part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools Syystem.
Pinckneyville Middle School is one of the top schools in the Peachtree Corners area.
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A booming employment hub near Atlanta
Atlanta is known for its traffic, and Peachtree Corners is a byproduct of the City's congestion. Though voters decided against any transit plan to help alleviate transportation issues, council members plan to revisit this. State Route 141 cuts directly through the City's heart, eventually meeting State Route 140. And Atlanta is about 22 miles away. Though less commonly used, public transportation is available. Ride Gwinnett is a local bus system that stops at many points throughout the area. Peachtree Corners is about 32 miles from Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport. Northside Hospital Duluth is about 5 miles from Peachtree Corners.
The city is also a burgeoning technology and employment hub with a projected job growth rate of 4%. It established the Curiosity Lab, a living laboratory where companies test new technologies in a real-world environment. Major employers include Soliant Health, Siemens Industry and Carmax. However, many residents find employment at Atlanta Tech Park, a 500-acre office park also home to the city-owned Curiosity Lab innovation center. Tech Lab and other industries offer about 40,000 to 42,000 jobs. Peachtree Corners anticipates further economic growth by implementing the Economic Development Plan for 2023 to 2028.
Peachtree Corners is home to the Atlanta Tech Park and the Curiosity Lab.
Southeast Atlanta includes the busiest passenger airport in the world.
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Crime
According to the CAP Index, the crime score in Peachtree Corners is equivalent to the American average, an overall 4 out of 10. The West Precinct of the Gwinnett County Police Department services the community alongside four fire stations. The city is implementing various initiatives to help increase public safety, like Connect Peachtree Corners. Connect Peachtree lets locals register private security cameras so local law enforcement can access a city-wide camera map.
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