Brunswick, Georgia · ZIP 31523

Brunswick — ZIP 31523

Brunswick (31523) scores 37/100 — Below Average for Brunswick. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $332K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index50/100

Avg math proficiency40%

Avg reading proficiency39%

Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100

Typical home value$332K

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

$332K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,413

Violent Crime

197

Property Crime

1,216

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Glynn 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
Satilla Marsh Elementary School	PK–05	752	58%	48%
Sterling Elementary School	PK–05	767	42%	27%
Jane Macon Middle	06–08	801	33%	39%
Risley Middle School	06–08	590	27%	41%

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

14,921

Median Income

$89K

Homeownership

85%

Median Age

40.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 31523 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 31523 has a school score of 50/100. 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 31523 is approximately $332K. 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 31523 in Brunswick has an overall NeighborScore of 37/100. 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.