Jefferson, Georgia · ZIP 30549

Jefferson — ZIP 30549

Jefferson (30549) scores 85/100 — Excellent for Georgia. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $418K.

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share6%

Property crime share94%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100

Avg math proficiency64%

Avg reading proficiency55%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100

Typical home value$418K

Median rent$1,741/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

$418K

Median Rent

$1,741/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

369

Violent Crime

Property Crime

322

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jackson 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
Jefferson Academy	03–05	935	81%	65%
Jefferson High School	09–12	1,339	71%	59%
Jefferson Middle School	06–08	1,009	70%	65%
Gum Springs Elementary School	PK–05	939	51%	42%
West Jackson Middle School	06–08	951	46%	43%
Jefferson Elementary School	PK–02	1,011	Not reported	Not 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

30,643

Median Income

$96K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

38.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 30549 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 30549 has a school score of 74/100. 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 30549 is approximately $418K. 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 30549 in Jefferson has an overall NeighborScore of 85/100. 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.