Living in Fort Valley, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Valley has 1,761 residents with a median age of 48.4. The median household income is $125,625 (57% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $904,900.
Fort Valley at a glance
- Population
- 1,761
- Median age
- 48.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $125,625State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $904,900State: $394,500
- Homeowners
- 89%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Fort Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the Arizona median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 129% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fort Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Valley the median home value is $904,900, 172% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 12.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,467 a month in housing costs.
Fort Valley median household income
The median household income in Fort Valley is $125,625 and the income per person is $88,911. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Fort Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 966
- Owner-occupied
- 89%
- Renter-occupied
- 11%
- Vacant
- 22.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.36
Fort Valley demographics
- Population
- 1,761
- Median age
- 48.4
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 745
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Valley ›
Education in Fort Valley
69.6% of adults 25 and older in Fort Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 37.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Fort Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Valley | 1,761 | $125,625 | $904,900 | — |
| Bellemont | 1,701 | $119,722 | $533,800 | — |
| Timberline-Fernwood | 1,973 | $124,638 | $621,200 | — |
| Flagstaff | 76,445 | $71,512 | $552,900 | $1,645 |
| Doney Park | 6,253 | $104,967 | $613,300 | $1,212 |
| Parks | 1,706 | $78,333 | $622,300 | — |
| Kachina Village | 3,212 | $90,375 | $413,500 | $1,232 |
| Mountain View Ranches | 1,984 | $116,290 | $518,700 | — |
| Mountainaire | 1,103 | $111,891 | $495,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fort Valley, AZ?
The median household income in Fort Valley is $125,625, 57% higher than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fort Valley?
The median home value in Fort Valley is $904,900, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
Is Fort Valley, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the Arizona median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 129% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fort Valley?
The median age in Fort Valley is 48.4 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Fort Valley?
The average commute to work in Fort Valley is 19 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Valley?
The unemployment rate in Fort Valley is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Valley?
69.6% of adults in Fort Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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