The Town FilesSunset Village, Georgia
Community in Upson County · population 921 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $170,300
- Household income
- $71,574
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 39.8
Sunset Village is a community of 921 people in Upson County, Georgia. The median home is worth $170,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 99% of Georgia towns, better for families than 89% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 88% of Georgia towns.
How Sunset Village 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 Sunset Village is worth $170,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $71,574, which is more affordable than 83% of Georgia towns. 96.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sunset Village | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | — | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $71,574 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 96.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sunset Village
| People | Sunset Village | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.9% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 14.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Sunset Village
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 33.4°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 62 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 50 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sunset Village since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 13, 2020 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 16, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 7, 1974.
Severe weather in Upson County since 1996
Upson County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Upson County
Upson County had 7,233 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,658 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Sunset Village itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Sunset Village
- Lincoln Park, GA4.6 mi · 817 people · home $167,600
- Thomaston, GA4.8 mi · 9,816 people · home $211,000
- Hannahs Mill, GA5.1 mi · 3,121 people · home $154,600
- Woodbury, GA11.9 mi · 908 people · home $109,100
- Manchester, GA13.2 mi · 3,584 people · home $135,500
- Zebulon, GA14.4 mi · 1,225 people · home $213,400
- Talbotton, GA16.7 mi · 742 people · home —
- Barnesville, GA18.6 mi · 6,292 people · home $176,500
Sunset Village questions
Is Sunset Village, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sunset Village scores better for retirees than 85% of Georgia towns and quieter than 99%. 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Sunset Village?
The median owner-occupied home in Sunset Village is valued at $170,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,574, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Sunset Village?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 33.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Sunset Village get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sunset Village since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020. 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)