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Sky Valley, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Rabun County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
590 Population 194/sq mi density
$48,438 Median Income $55,203 per capita
$322,700 Home Value $421,616 Zillow
$1,367 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,438 median income, 2.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$322,700 home value, $1,367/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sky Valley, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,438
36% below
$55,203 per capita
Home Value
$322,700
14% above
Zillow: $421,616
Median Rent
$1,367/mo
18% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,493/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.3%
85% above
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Sky Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sky Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
114%
Rent
118%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
185%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sky Valley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sky Valley residents earn a median household income of $48,438 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,203. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 622 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sky Valley is $322,700 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $421,616. Median rent is $1,367/month, with 51.0% 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 1987.

Safety & Crime

Sky Valley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,493/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

62.3% of adults in Sky Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% above the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sky Valley has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population590
Median Age63.9 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,438
Per Capita$55,203
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$852M
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

C+
Home Value$322,700
Rent$1,367
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$421,616
Housing Units1,019
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,493/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary373/100K

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,891/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain70.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation3,054 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.3%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+42.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sky Valley was built in 1987.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.