At a Glance
Median Income
$157,778
$83,252 per capita
Home Value
$913,600
Zillow: $530,034
Violent Crime
396/100K
4,346/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.5%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.7%
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Fort Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Valley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Valley residents earn a median household income of $157,778 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $83,252. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,121 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Valley is $913,600 , 224% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $530,034. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Fort Valley reports 396 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,346/100K.
Education
69.5% of adults in Fort Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(106% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Valley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,803
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$157,778
Per Capita$83,252
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$10,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,048
Housing
B
Home Value$913,600
Rent
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$530,034
Housing Units941
Rent Burden13.1%
Crime
F
Violent396/100K
Property4,346/100K
Health
Obesity20.7%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death11,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain20.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation8,375 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.5%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+42.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Valley was built in 1993.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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