Guyton, Georgia · ZIP 31312

Guyton — ZIP 31312

Guyton (31312) scores 82/100 — Good for Georgia. Safety: Lower 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 $356K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share33%

Property crime share67%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100

Avg math proficiency51%

Avg reading proficiency49%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100

Typical home value$356K

Median rent$2,394/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

$356K

Median Rent

$2,394/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 8 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

337

Violent Crime

Property Crime

293

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Effingham 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
South Effingham Elementary School	PK–05	863	68%	63%
Marlow Elementary School	PK–05	670	65%	51%
South Effingham Middle School	06–08	1,161	51%	55%
Sand Hill Elementary School	PK–05	881	49%	45%
South Effingham High School	09–12	1,906	46%	52%
Guyton Elementary School	PK–05	800	42%	37%
Effingham County Middle School	06–08	1,150	36%	38%

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

25,286

Median Income

$102K

Homeownership

88%

Median Age

34.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 31312 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 31312 has a school score of 67/100. 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 31312 is approximately $356K. 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 31312 in Guyton has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100. 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.