Moving to Peachtree Corners, Ga

Moving to Peachtree Corners, GA means living in one of Gwinnett County’s newest cities, incorporated in 2012, right across the Chattahoochee from Dunwoody. It grew from Paul Duke’s planned community and Technology Park, has the Town Center and Curiosity Lab, river access and Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Thinking about moving to Peachtree Corners? It’s just across the Chattahoochee River from Dunwoody, and a lot of my buyers end up comparing the two.

Peachtree Corners is in Gwinnett County, so the schools, taxes and feel are a little different from DeKalb. Here’s the quick version.

A Quick History of Peachtree Corners

Peachtree Corners only became a city in 2012, but the community goes back decades. Businessman Paul Duke envisioned it as a planned community where people could live and work close together, and Technology Park became the business hub at its center.

Homes in Peachtree Corners

You’ll find established neighborhoods with traditional homes, larger homes near the Chattahoochee River, and newer townhomes closer to the Town Center. Many neighborhoods have swim and tennis clubs, similar to what you see in Dunwoody.

Things to Do in Peachtree Corners

• Peachtree Corners Town Center, with restaurants, shops and a big green space for events
• The Chattahoochee River for kayaking, fishing and trails
• Curiosity Lab, a real-world smart city and autonomous vehicle test area
• Easy access to Peachtree Parkway and Holcomb Bridge Road shopping

Peachtree Corners Schools

Peachtree Corners is served by Gwinnett County Public Schools, plus several private school options nearby. School zones vary by neighborhood, so check an address with Gwinnett County Public Schools before you buy.

Jobs and the Economy

Technology Park is still a big employer base, with tech, healthcare and corporate offices. Curiosity Lab has helped put the city on the map as a place to test new technology.

Peachtree Corners vs. Dunwoody

They feel similar in a lot of ways: established neighborhoods, swim and tennis clubs and easy access to the river. The big differences are the county and the schools. Peachtree Corners is Gwinnett, and Dunwoody is DeKalb. Dunwoody is also closer to Perimeter, MARTA and I-285.

Comparing more cities? Read my guides to moving to Chamblee, moving to Doraville and moving to Dunwoody.

My Take

Peachtree Corners is a great fit if you want Gwinnett schools, a newer town center and the river nearby. If being close to Perimeter and MARTA matters more, Dunwoody is just over the bridge. I’m happy to help you compare the two.

Moving to Peachtree Corners? Let’s Talk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Peachtree Corners

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