At a Glance
Median Income
$62,708
$21,112 per capita
Home Value
$136,600
Zillow: $143,621
Median Rent
$753/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
19.9% smoking rate
How Ailey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ailey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ailey a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ailey residents earn a median household income of $62,708 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,112. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ailey is $136,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,621. Median rent is $753/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
40.7% of adults in Ailey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ailey has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population530
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,708
Per Capita$21,112
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$214M
Avg Weekly Wage$768
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,600
Rent$753
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$143,621
Housing Units178
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,468/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation235 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ailey was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.