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Albany, Georgia · ZIP 31705

Albany — ZIP 31705

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Albany (31705) scores 33/100 — 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 $91K.

33OUT 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 index43/100
Avg math proficiency11%
Avg reading proficiency14%
Schools nearby8

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100
Typical home value$91K
Median rent$894/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

$91K

Median Rent

$894/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 16 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
International Studies Elementary Charter SchoolPK–05470
32%
37%
Turner Elementary SchoolPK–05412
13%
13%
Radium Springs Elementary SchoolPK–05682
12%
12%
Robert H Harvey Elementary SchoolPK–05431
12%
13%
Albany Middle School06–08792
7%
14%
Dougherty Comprehensive High School09–121,191
5%
8%
Radium Springs Middle School06–08747
3%
10%
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix06–1273
3%
3%

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

30,866

Median Income

$43K

Homeownership

48%

Median Age

34.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 31705 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 31705 has a school score of 43/100. 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 31705 is approximately $91K. 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 31705 in Albany has an overall NeighborScore of 33/100. 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.