Living in East Griffin, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Griffin · Census data 2020–2024
East Griffin has 1,174 residents with a median age of 29.1. The median household income is $45,938 (41% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $65,300, the median rent is $1,166/month.
East Griffin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Griffin at a glance
- Population
- 1,174
- Median age
- 29.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $45,938State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $65,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,166/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 55.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is East Griffin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 32.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in East Griffin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Griffin the median home value is $65,300, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,166 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,141 a month in housing costs.
East Griffin median household income
The median household income in East Griffin is $45,938 and the income per person is $19,841. 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in East Griffin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 458
- Owner-occupied
- 55.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.8%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.90
East Griffin demographics
- Population
- 1,174
- Median age
- 29.1
- Under 18
- 32.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 404
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Griffin ›
Education in East Griffin
4.8% of adults 25 and older in East Griffin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Griffin
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
East Griffin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Griffin | 1,174 | $45,938 | $65,300 | $1,166 |
| Griffin | 23,761 | $43,632 | $220,900 | $1,110 |
| Experiment | 3,387 | $33,333 | $137,500 | $935 |
| Orchard Hill | 152 | $33,333 | $72,900 | $1,044 |
| Heron Bay | 4,595 | $106,338 | $393,000 | $2,181 |
| Sunny Side | 994 | $44,750 | $100,000 | $1,093 |
| Williamson | 681 | $125,556 | $418,500 | $1,021 |
| Milner | 979 | $67,476 | $240,900 | $1,250 |
| Locust Grove | 10,532 | $75,083 | $307,300 | $1,573 |
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What is the median household income in East Griffin, GA?
The median household income in East Griffin is $45,938, 41% 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 East Griffin?
The median home value in East Griffin is $65,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in East Griffin?
The median gross rent in East Griffin is $1,166 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is East Griffin, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 32.4%.
What is the median age in East Griffin?
The median age in East Griffin is 29.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in East Griffin?
The average commute to work in East Griffin is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Griffin?
The unemployment rate in East Griffin is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Griffin?
4.8% of adults in East Griffin 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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