Question 1

Is 30906 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 30906 in Augusta has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Augusta city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 30906 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 30906?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 30906 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 30906. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 30906 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Augusta. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 30906?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 30906 is approximately $146K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 30906 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 30906 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 30906 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 30906 has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100, placing it in the moderate range for Augusta. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 74/100, 30906 scores similarly to the middle tier of Augusta neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Augusta — ZIP 30906

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Goshen Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Tobacco Road Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Gracewood Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Glenn Hills High School	09–12	—	—	—
Glenn Hills Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Barton Chapel Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Butler High School	09–12	—	—	—
Meadowbrook Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Dorothy Hains Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Glenn Hills Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Cross Creek High School	09–12	—	—	—
Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School	06–12	—	—	—
Richmond Hill Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Wheeless Road Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—