Living in Griffin, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Griffin · Census data 2020–2024
Griffin has 23,761 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $43,632 (44% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $220,900, the median rent is $1,110/month.
Griffin at a glance
- Population
- 23,761
- Median age
- 33.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $43,632State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $220,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,110/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Griffin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Griffin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Griffin the median home value is $220,900, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,478 a month in housing costs.
Griffin median household income
The median household income in Griffin is $43,632 and the income per person is $25,955. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Griffin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,316
- Owner-occupied
- 37.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.4%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.46
Griffin demographics
- Population
- 23,761
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 9,538
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Griffin ›
Education in Griffin
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Griffin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Griffin
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Griffin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin | 23,761 | $43,632 | $220,900 | $1,110 |
| East Griffin | 1,174 | $45,938 | $65,300 | $1,166 |
| Experiment | 3,387 | $33,333 | $137,500 | $935 |
| Orchard Hill | 152 | $33,333 | $72,900 | $1,044 |
| Williamson | 681 | $125,556 | $418,500 | $1,021 |
| Sunny Side | 994 | $44,750 | $100,000 | $1,093 |
| Heron Bay | 4,595 | $106,338 | $393,000 | $2,181 |
| Hampton | 8,687 | $75,052 | $283,700 | $1,712 |
| Milner | 979 | $67,476 | $240,900 | $1,250 |
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What is the median household income in Griffin, GA?
The median household income in Griffin is $43,632, 44% 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 Griffin?
The median home value in Griffin is $220,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Griffin?
The median gross rent in Griffin is $1,110 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Griffin, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
What is the median age in Griffin?
The median age in Griffin is 33.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Griffin?
The average commute to work in Griffin is 22 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Griffin?
The unemployment rate in Griffin is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Griffin?
15.9% of adults in 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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