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Fort Valley, GA


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Fort Valley, Georgia

Fort Valley, Georgia, in Peach county, is 24 miles SW of Macon, Georgia (center to center) and 87 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the Macon area. There are 8,005 residents in Fort Valley.

The People and Families of Fort Valley

In Fort Valley, about 27% of adults are married. People in Fort Valley are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fort Valley had a median family income of $24,206.

Political Inclinations

Fort Valley folks tended to give their money ($16,480) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Fort Valley Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fort Valley that were owner-occupied was 46%.

Commuting

In Fort Valley, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Fort Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Fort Valley Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Fort Valley Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Fort Valley Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Fort Valley, GA

Comparing Fort Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens34
Male Share of the Population24
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work12
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime11

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