salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,160 a year. That is $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Georgia. It is number 12 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fort Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fort Valley
| Size | Fort Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $614 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $548 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $885 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,054 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fort Valley overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fort Valley, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fort Valley
Life in Fort Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fort Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $53 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $127,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fort Valley, GA?
Renting in Fort Valley costs a median of about $829 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Fort Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,160 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fort Valley cheap or expensive?
Fort Valley is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.3% of the typical household income of $54,230. It ranks 12th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fort Valley?
The median homeowner in Fort Valley pays $1,380 a year in property taxes, about 1.09% of the median home value.
Is Fort Valley more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fort Valley?
The median home value in Fort Valley is $127,100, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
8,858 people live in Fort Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.