Question 1

Is 31794 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 31794 in Tifton has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Tifton city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 31794 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 31794?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 31794 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 31794. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 31794 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Tifton. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 31794?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 31794 is approximately $185K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 31794 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 31794 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 31794 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 31794 has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100, placing it in the moderate range for Tifton. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 71/100, 31794 scores similarly to the middle tier of Tifton neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Tifton — ZIP 31794

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
G. O. Bailey Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Northside Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Len Lastinger Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
J. T. Reddick Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Charles Spencer Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Matt Wilson Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Northeast Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Tift County High School	09–12	—	—	—
Eighth Street Middle School	06–08	—	—	—