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Valdosta, Georgia · ZIP 31601

Valdosta — ZIP 31601

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Valdosta (31601) scores 42/100 — Below Average for Valdosta. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $125K.

42OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100
Avg math proficiency44%
Avg reading proficiency36%
Schools nearby9

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index71/100
Typical home value$125K
Median rent$1,135/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

$125K

Median Rent

$1,135/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,278

Violent Crime

371

Property Crime

2,907

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lowndes 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
Lowndes High School09–123,152
74%
54%
Westside Elementary SchoolPK–05904
67%
56%
Moulton-Branch Elementary SchoolPK–05594
61%
47%
Clyattville Elementary SchoolPK–05614
59%
44%
Lowndes Middle School06–08818
45%
39%
Valdosta High School09–122,457
29%
31%
S.L. Mason Elementary SchoolPK–05881
29%
27%
J. L. Lomax Elementary SchoolPK–05576
18%
11%
Pinevale Elementary SchoolPK–05565
15%
15%

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

31,495

Median Income

$36K

Homeownership

48%

Median Age

31.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 31601 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 31601 has a school score of 61/100. 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 31601 is approximately $125K. 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 31601 in Valdosta has an overall NeighborScore of 42/100. 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.