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Fort Gaines, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Henry County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,166
Population
244/sq mi density
$38,636
Median Income
$18,819 per capita
$91,400
Home Value
$113,221 Zillow
$518
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
68
Violent Crime/100K
609 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$38,636 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $518/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$91,400
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$518/mo
55% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
47.9%
27% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
550
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$91,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$113,221
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
47.9%
Owner-Occupied
52.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$518/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
47.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $91,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $113,221 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $518 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 47.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 550 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |