Living in Brunswick, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brunswick · Census data 2020–2024
Brunswick has 15,307 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $40,288 (48% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $155,900, the median rent is $951/month.
Brunswick at a glance
- Population
- 15,307
- Median age
- 38State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $40,288State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $155,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $951/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 43.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Brunswick a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 30.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Brunswick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brunswick the median home value is $155,900, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $951 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,025 a month in housing costs.
Brunswick median household income
The median household income in Brunswick is $40,288 and the income per person is $25,465. 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Brunswick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,294
- Owner-occupied
- 43.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.6%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.36
Brunswick demographics
- Population
- 15,307
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 6,292
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brunswick ›
Education in Brunswick
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Brunswick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brunswick
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.2%
Brunswick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | 15,307 | $40,288 | $155,900 | $951 |
| Country Club Estates | 8,780 | $52,500 | $168,800 | $1,109 |
| Dock Junction | 8,147 | $41,258 | $143,700 | $1,080 |
| St. Simons | 16,228 | $108,771 | $555,600 | $1,799 |
| Sterling | 2,091 | $86,103 | — | $919 |
| Darien | 1,452 | $57,000 | $172,200 | $925 |
| Woodbine | 1,399 | $46,250 | $149,400 | $901 |
| Waynesville | 906 | $66,165 | $186,700 | — |
| Kings Bay Base | 2,210 | $78,000 | — | $1,587 |
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What is the median household income in Brunswick, GA?
The median household income in Brunswick is $40,288, 48% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brunswick?
The median home value in Brunswick is $155,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Brunswick?
The median gross rent in Brunswick is $951 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Brunswick, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 30.9%.
What is the median age in Brunswick?
The median age in Brunswick is 38 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Brunswick?
The average commute to work in Brunswick is 18 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brunswick?
The unemployment rate in Brunswick is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brunswick?
19.4% of adults in Brunswick have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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