Just south of Atlanta, Fayette County is consistently ranked among Georgia's top counties for quality of life, anchored by the master-planned community of Peachtree City and the historic county seat of Fayetteville. Peachtree City is famous for its extensive network of golf cart paths connecting neighborhoods, schools, and shopping, giving the whole area a distinctive, family-friendly feel. The county is known for excellent public schools, low crime, and a strong sense of community, making it a longtime favorite for families relocating to metro Atlanta. Neighborhoods range from golf-cart-friendly subdivisions to more traditional Southern suburbs, with plenty of parks, lakes, and green space woven throughout. Its location keeps residents within easy reach of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and downtown Atlanta while maintaining a suburban, small-town atmosphere. For buyers prioritizing schools, safety, and a well-planned community, Fayette County is hard to beat.
120,689 people live in Fayette County, where the median age is 43.3 and the average individual income is $52,188. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Fayette County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including A Couple of Nuts, RaceTrac, and Dunkin'.
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| Dining | 1.67 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.27 miles | 5 reviews | 1.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.35 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.35 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.43 miles | 43 reviews | 3.1/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.43 miles | 41 reviews | 2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.49 miles | 4 reviews | 2.3/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.9 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.41 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.7 miles | 4 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.26 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.48 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.28 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.26 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.45 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.45 miles | 21 reviews | 2.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.47 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.48 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.48 miles | 17 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.48 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.5 miles | 9 reviews | 2.4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.52 miles | 9 reviews | 3.2/5 stars | |
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Fayette County has 43,669 households, with an average household size of 2.75. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fayette County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 120,689 people call Fayette County home. The population density is 620 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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