Living in Sky Valley, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sky Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Sky Valley has 647 residents with a median age of 65.3. The median home value is $376,600, the median rent is $1,377/month.
Sky Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sky Valley at a glance
- Population
- 647
- Median age
- 65.3State: 37.6
- Median home value
- $376,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,377/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 59.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Sky Valley a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 30.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sky Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sky Valley the median home value is $376,600, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,377 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,644 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Sky Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 986
- Owner-occupied
- 59.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.6%
- Vacant
- 57.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.54
57.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sky Valley has many vacation and second homes.
Sky Valley demographics
- Population
- 647
- Median age
- 65.3
- Under 18
- 1.4%
- 65 and older
- 51.2%
- Households
- 421
- Foreign-born
- 26.4%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sky Valley ›
Education in Sky Valley
62.1% of adults 25 and older in Sky Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 39.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sky Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Sky Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Valley | 647 | — | $376,600 | $1,377 |
| Dillard | 326 | $44,643 | $208,800 | $950 |
| Mountain City | 1,004 | $46,250 | $153,400 | $1,102 |
| Clayton | 2,018 | $57,083 | $249,600 | $814 |
| Highlands | 1,074 | $71,509 | $700,900 | $650 |
| Tiger | 362 | $68,523 | $250,000 | $3,501 |
| Franklin | 4,268 | $47,888 | $195,000 | $725 |
| Cashiers | 683 | $73,750 | $346,200 | $1,341 |
| Tallulah Falls | 288 | $94,821 | $404,500 | $820 |
More for people moving to Sky Valley
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What is the average home price in Sky Valley?
The median home value in Sky Valley is $376,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Sky Valley?
The median gross rent in Sky Valley is $1,377 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Sky Valley, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 30.3%.
What is the median age in Sky Valley?
The median age in Sky Valley is 65.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Sky Valley?
The average commute to work in Sky Valley is 22 minutes; 23.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sky Valley?
The unemployment rate in Sky Valley is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sky Valley?
62.1% of adults in Sky 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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