The Town FilesAiley, Georgia
City in Montgomery County · population 519 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $124,300
- Household income
- $48,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 28.5
Ailey is a city of 519 people in Montgomery County, Georgia. The median home is worth $124,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 82% of Georgia towns.
How Ailey ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ailey is worth $124,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $48,750, which is more affordable than 80% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $778 a month. 85.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ailey | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $778 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $48,750 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 85.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.6% | — |
Who lives in Ailey
| People | Ailey | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.9% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 17.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Ailey
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 37.9°F. About 50.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 34 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ailey since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 2, 1968 about 9.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 18, 2014.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 1,500 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $39,939 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Ailey itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Ailey
1 public school with 440 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Elementary School | PK-5 | 440 | 11.9 |
Towns near Ailey
- Mount Vernon, GA1.2 mi · 1,990 people · home $69,800
- Glenwood, GA5.6 mi · 850 people · home $104,500
- Vidalia, GA10.3 mi · 10,785 people · home $158,500
- Alamo, GA12.3 mi · 771 people · home $103,300
- Soperton, GA13.2 mi · 2,889 people · home $69,900
- Lyons, GA14.9 mi · 4,239 people · home $122,000
- Lumber City, GA18.7 mi · 967 people · home $77,200
- Oak Park, GA19.1 mi · 512 people · home $78,200
Ailey questions
Is Ailey, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ailey scores better for retirees than 42% of Georgia towns and quieter than 28%. 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.5).
How much does a house cost in Ailey?
The median owner-occupied home in Ailey is valued at $124,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,750, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $778 a month.
What is the weather like in Ailey?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 37.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Ailey get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ailey since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 2, 1968. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)