Living in Fort Valley, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Valley has 8,858 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $50,283 (35% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $127,100, the median rent is $886/month.
Fort Valley at a glance
- Population
- 8,858
- Median age
- 32.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $50,283State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $127,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $886/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 40.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Fort Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 29.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fort Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Valley the median home value is $127,100, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $886 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,359 a month in housing costs.
Fort Valley median household income
The median household income in Fort Valley is $50,283 and the income per person is $24,962. 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Fort Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,103
- Owner-occupied
- 40.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.1%
- Vacant
- 20.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.34
Fort Valley demographics
- Population
- 8,858
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 3,251
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Valley ›
Education in Fort Valley
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Fort Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.2%
Fort Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Valley | 8,858 | $50,283 | $127,100 | $886 |
| Marshallville | 1,046 | $23,068 | $77,500 | $425 |
| Byron | 5,971 | $85,596 | $253,200 | $1,020 |
| Perry | 23,001 | $76,909 | $225,300 | $1,132 |
| Reynolds | 995 | $24,769 | $78,800 | $574 |
| Centerville | 8,505 | $68,922 | $194,900 | $1,312 |
| Warner Robins | 82,990 | $66,970 | $185,700 | $1,212 |
| Roberta | 1,257 | $54,766 | $166,800 | $727 |
| Robins AFB | 1,193 | $106,667 | — | $1,500 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Valley, GA?
The median household income in Fort Valley is $50,283, 35% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (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 $127,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Fort Valley?
The median gross rent in Fort Valley is $886 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Fort Valley, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 29.6%.
What is the median age in Fort Valley?
The median age in Fort Valley is 32.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Fort Valley?
The average commute to work in Fort Valley is 25 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Valley?
The unemployment rate in Fort Valley is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Valley?
19.7% 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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