At a Glance
Median Income
$48,438
$55,203 per capita
Home Value
$322,700
Zillow: $439,308
Median Rent
$1,367/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
62.3%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
13.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sky Valley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 4.7% (31% above 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 $439,308. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population590
Median Age63.9 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born24.4%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,438
Per Capita$55,203
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$852M
Avg Weekly Wage$801
Housing
C+
Home Value$322,700
Rent$1,367
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$439,308
Housing Units1,019
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,891/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain70.5 in/yr
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.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
24.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.