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Fort Valley, GA
B+
Population: 8,829
Home Price: $89,500
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Overview
Fort Valley is a small town in the state of Georgia with a population of 8,829. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Fort Valley has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
23.8 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Fort Valley, GA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Fort Valley
Georgia
United States
Per Capita Income
$21,427
$26,818
$32,693
Median Household Income
$30,574
$53,747
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
13.5%
5.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
31.9%
15.3%
10.5%
Age
Fort Valley
Georgia
United States
Median Age
27.9
39.1
42.3
Gender
Fort Valley
Georgia
United States
Male
50.5%
48.8%
49.8%
Female
49.5%
51.2%
50.2%
Race
Fort Valley
Georgia
United States
White
20.7%
60.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
73.1%
30.5%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.6%
1.8%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
2.3%
2.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.0%
4.0%
5.2%
Housing Information
Fort Valley
Georgia
United States
Median Home Price
$89,500
$150,056
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$462
$657
$801
Family Households
24.3%
24.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
43.8%
43.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
41.7%
63.8%
72.9%
Renters
58.3%
36.2%
27.1%
Education
Fort Valley
Georgia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
14.2%
11.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
29.9%
29.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.9%
20.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.0%
7.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
11.3%
12.3%
15.0%
Proficiency
Fort Valley
Georgia
United States
Mathematics
23.3%
42.6%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
22.3%
40.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Fort Valley
Georgia
United States
Murder
NA
4.4
3.0
Rape
NA
22.9
38.0
Robbery
NA
63.4
40.7
Assault
NA
254.5
188.5
Property Crime
Fort Valley
Georgia
United States
Burglary
NA
374.9
336.1
Theft
NA
2000.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
178.1
167.1
Arson
NA
6.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Fort Valley, GA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
pie
wine
hot wings
fast food
dining
hot sauce
cheese
pot pie
sweet tea
locally grown
grilled cheese
halfshell
seafood
flavors
salad
sweet treats
mac n cheese
meal
plantains
mcdonalds
football
college football
uga football
college basketball
volleyball
athlete
basketball
video games
player development
nfl
recruiting
olympics
softball
teams
athletics
nba
baseball
mlb
basketbal
fitness
inspired by
archival
jewelry
oratorical competition
sculptures
poetry
illustrations
library
nft
portraits
creative
studios
museum
painting
drawing
artists
photography
collection
nature
video games
apple products
anime
fitness
gaming
books
outdoors
memes
photography
music videos
media marketing
dining
marketing
radio host
public relations
sports
sportsguym
digital marketing
booking
networking
producer
educational
celebrity
tv
amenities
gaming
creative
studios
journalism
space
summer
dining
sports
winter
coldweather
pool
landscaping
beach
facilities
facility
amenities
aquarium
patio
aviation
visitors
swimming
arts
photography
nature
gas station
car wash
bundles
gas stations
blinging
accessories
deliveries
walmart
retail
goods
mall
starbucks
retail store
clothing
grocery shopping
mcdonalds
grocery store
liquor store
cafe
eatery
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