At a Glance
Median Income
$44,219
$20,052 per capita
Home Value
$62,500
Zillow: $109,543
Median Rent
$1,162/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
68.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
33.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
25.1% smoking rate
How East Griffin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Griffin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Griffin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Griffin residents earn a median household income of $44,219 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,052. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,503 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Griffin is $62,500 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,543. Median rent is $1,162/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
3.3% of adults in East Griffin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
68.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Griffin has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,219
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density877/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$44,219
Per Capita$20,052
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty33.7%
County GDP$3,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$62,500
Rent$1,162
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$109,543
Housing Units460
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking25.1%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death14,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.2 in/yr
Elevation909 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+68.8%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute28 min
Broadband75.1%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in East Griffin was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.554 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.