Cost of Living in Peachtree Corners, GA

Population 42,184 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

141
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Peachtree Corners cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $467,000, rents near $1,617 a month.

Geographically, Peachtree Corners sits roughly 8 miles east of Sandy Springs. Median home values run roughly 20% lower than Sandy Springs' $584,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 153
Rent 123

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Peachtree Corners

The median home value in Peachtree Corners is $467,300 — 53% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,617/month, 23% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $81,413/year is 9% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Georgia's top state income tax rate is 5.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.3%. Overall, Peachtree Corners has a cost of living index of 141 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$467,300
53% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$544,657
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,617/mo
23% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,499/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$773
1 BR
$817
2 BR
$984
3 BR
$1,289
4 BR
$1,520
Owner-occupied 52.1%
Renter-occupied 47.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,617
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,231/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.4 min
5% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.1%
Carpooled
9.1%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
1.2%
Work from home
21.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.5%
Total Sales Tax 7.3%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 3.4%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$81,413
9% above avg
Per Capita Income
$52,238
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
35% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Labor Force Participation
71.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.7%
Graduate degree 19.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.3
Male median age 35.3
Female median age 36.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 50 — Good
51%
Good air days/yr
140
Max AQI recorded
250
PM2.5 days
115
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Peachtree Corners, GA?

Peachtree Corners has a cost index of 141 (100 = national average). It is 41% above the national average.

What is average rent in Peachtree Corners, GA?

The median gross rent in Peachtree Corners is $1,617 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Peachtree Corners?

The median home value in Peachtree Corners is $467,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Peachtree Corners?

The median household income in Peachtree Corners is $81,413 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Peachtree Corners, GA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Peachtree Corners is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.

Is Peachtree Corners, GA affordable?

Peachtree Corners is above average in cost of living, with an index of 141 — about 41% higher than the national average.

Peachtree Corners at a Glance

Population
42,184
Median Income
$81,413
Home Value
$467,300
Median Rent
$1,617/mo
Unemployment
3.1%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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