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Gainesville, Georgia · ZIP 30506

Gainesville — ZIP 30506

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Gainesville (30506) scores 53/100 — Fair for Gainesville. 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 $451K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency40%
Avg reading proficiency42%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100
Typical home value$451K
Median rent$2,050/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

$451K

Median Rent

$2,050/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 12 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
Chestatee ElementaryPK–051,159
49%
49%
Mount Vernon Elementary SchoolPK–05650
49%
47%
North Hall Middle School06–08826
44%
45%
Wauka Mountain Elementary SchoolPK–05546
44%
48%
North Hall High School09–121,164
42%
47%
Lanier Elementary SchoolPK–05557
42%
30%
Sardis Elementary SchoolPK–05556
42%
36%
East Forsyth High School09–121,588
33%
53%
Chestatee Middle School06–08834
31%
30%
Chestatee High School09–121,245
23%
33%

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

44,964

Median Income

$97K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

45.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 30506 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 30506 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 30506 is approximately $451K. 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 30506 in Gainesville has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. 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.