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Folkston, Georgia · ZIP 31537

Folkston — ZIP 31537

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Folkston (31537) scores 79/100 — Good for Georgia. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $220K.

79OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency40%
Avg reading proficiency44%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100
Typical home value$220K

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

$220K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

26

Violent Crime

4

Property Crime

22

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Charlton 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
Folkston Elementary SchoolPK–04545
62%
52%
St. George Elementary SchoolPK–06198
37%
52%
Bethune Middle School05–08453
34%
34%
Charlton County High School09–12417
27%
37%

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

9,343

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

40.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 31537 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 31537 has a school score of 62/100. 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 31537 is approximately $220K. 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 31537 in Folkston has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100. 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.