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Garner, North Carolina · ZIP 27529

Garner — ZIP 27529

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Garner (27529) scores 55/100 — Fair for North Carolina. 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 $388K.

55OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100
Avg math proficiency50%
Avg reading proficiency47%
Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$388K
Median rent$1,889/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

$388K

Median Rent

$1,889/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

4,715

Violent Crime

628

Property Crime

4,087

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wake County, North Carolina (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
Bryan Road ElementaryPK–05685
76%
60%
Cleveland Middle06–08936
66%
65%
Timber Drive ElementaryPK–05391
62%
52%
West View ElementaryPK–05969
58%
56%
Polenta ElementaryPK–051,010
55%
52%
Creech Road ElementaryPK–05549
54%
39%
South Garner High09–121,835
51%
50%
Garner High09–121,670
47%
60%
Vandora Springs ElementaryPK–05582
46%
38%
Rand Road ElementaryPK–05394
46%
45%
East Garner ElementaryPK–05535
40%
33%
North Garner Middle06–08831
38%
40%
Aversboro ElementaryPK–05381
32%
37%
East Garner Middle06–081,109
26%
31%

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

55,201

Median Income

$86K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

39.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27529 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 27529 has a school score of 66/100. 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 27529 is approximately $388K. 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 27529 in Garner has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. 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.