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Albany, Georgia · ZIP 31701

Albany — ZIP 31701

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Albany (31701) scores 30/100 — Below Average for Albany. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $82K.

30OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share25%
Property crime share75%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index35/100
Avg math proficiency13%
Avg reading proficiency18%
Schools nearby5

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100
Typical home value$82K
Median rent$682/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$82K

Median Rent

$682/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 14 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,408

Violent Crime

601

Property Crime

1,807

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Dougherty County, Georgia (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Lamar Reese School of the ArtsPK–05368
22%
22%
Lincoln Elementary Magnet SchoolPK–05404
20%
39%
Monroe High School09–121,189
8%
14%
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary SchoolPK–05537
8%
8%
Northside Elementary SchoolPK–05381
8%
8%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

16,333

Median Income

$35K

Homeownership

33%

Median Age

37.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 31701 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 31701 has a school score of 35/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 31701 is approximately $82K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 31701 in Albany has an overall NeighborScore of 30/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.