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Fort Valley is a small town of 8,821 in Georgia, with a median household income of $31,807
and a 9.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fort Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 90.5
Fort Valley's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fort Valley costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fort Valley, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$703
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
41.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,807
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Fort Valley's violent crime rate is 1196.1 per 100,000 residents
— 215% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1196.1 /100k
Property Crime
3420.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fort Valley is served primarily by Peach County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fort Valley, GA
National Avg
School District
Peach County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fort Valley sees average highs of 57.6°F in January
and 91.4°F in July,
with 50.0 inches of annual precipitation
.
Fort Valley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fort Valley roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,400 and median rent is $703/month.
Fort Valley's violent crime rate is 1196.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3420.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fort Valley are operated by Peach County.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fort Valley, GA has a population of 8,821, a median household income of $31,807, and an unemployment rate of 9.4%.
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 57.6°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.0 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fort Valley, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31030.
The population of Fort Valley, Georgia is 8,821 with a median age of 30.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fort Valley: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $109,400, median household income $31,807, crime index 254 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.
