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Gainesville, Georgia · ZIP 30504

Gainesville — ZIP 30504

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Gainesville (30504) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Gainesville. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $371K.

46OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100
Avg math proficiency22%
Avg reading proficiency14%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100
Typical home value$371K
Median rent$1,931/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: Jun 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$371K

Median Rent

$1,931/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,589

Violent Crime

508

Property Crime

2,081

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hall 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
Mundy Mill Arts AcademyPK–05825
40%
26%
McEver Elementary SchoolPK–05487
31%
16%
Gainesville Exploration AcademyPK–05536
23%
19%
Lyman Hall Elementary SchoolPK–05785
17%
12%
Lanier College and Career Academy09–12169
10%
5%
The Foundry06–1228
10%
5%
Gainesville Middle School West06–08931Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,104

Median Income

$76K

Homeownership

55%

Median Age

34.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 30504 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 30504 has a school score of 47/100. 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 30504 is approximately $371K. 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 30504 in Gainesville has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. 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.