Fort Valley is a small town of 1,734 in Arizona, with a median household income of $138,824
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fort Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Fort Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fort Valley city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.3
Fort Valley's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fort Valley costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fort Valley, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$853,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
94.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$138,824
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Fort Valley's violent crime rate is 358.9 per 100,000 residents
— 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
358.9 /100k
Property Crime
1724.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fort Valley is served primarily by Pine Forest Education Association Inc. (4201).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fort Valley, AZ
National Avg
School District
Pine Forest Education Association Inc. (4201)
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
68.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fort Valley sees average highs of 46.3°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 19.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 72.6 inches of snow per year.
Fort Valley's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fort Valley roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $853,300 and median rent is N/A/month.
Fort Valley's violent crime rate is 358.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1724.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fort Valley are operated by Pine Forest Education Association Inc. (4201).
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 68.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fort Valley, AZ has a population of 1,734, a median household income of $138,824, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fort Valley averages 46.3°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.0 inches
with about 72.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fort Valley, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 86001.
The population of Fort Valley, Arizona is 1,734 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fort Valley: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $853,300, median household income $138,824, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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