At a Glance
Median Income
$44,021
$26,255 per capita
Home Value
$195,100
Zillow: $241,916
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
961/100K
3,334/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
19.7% smoking rate
How Griffin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Griffin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is 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
Griffin residents earn a median household income of $44,021 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,255. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% 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 Griffin is $195,100 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,916. Median rent is $1,034/month, with 36.3% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Griffin reports 961 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 153% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,334/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Griffin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population23,650
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,683/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,021
Per Capita$26,255
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$3,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A
Home Value$195,100
Rent$1,034
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$241,916
Housing Units10,580
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent961/100K
Property3,334/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.2 in/yr
Elevation953 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Griffin was founded in 1841.
The median home in Griffin was built in 1972.
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.
13.8% 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.