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Fort Valley, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Peach County County
Fort Valley, GA
At a Glance
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)
Is Fort Valley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Valley residents earn a median household income of $39,714 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,175. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 655 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Valley is $116,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,471. Median rent is $830/month, with 31.2% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Fort Valley reports 1,221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 221% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,101/100K. The murder rate is 11.2/100K.
Education
20.8% of adults in Fort Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Valley has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.