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Griffin.
About
Life in Griffin
Griffin is a community of 23,650 people in Georgia. The median household income is $44,021, median rent runs about $1,110 per month, and median home values are around $220,900. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Griffin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
25.2%
Foreign-Born
4.4%
Broadband Internet
86.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.4% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Griffin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Griffin, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (24.8%), and 4.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.6%
of residents
65 and Older
12.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.3%
of households
Married Couples
28.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.46
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Griffin
In Griffin, rent runs 20% below the GA average, and home values are 27% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,297
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
37.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $237,956 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above GA average
Unemployment in Griffin
Unemployment in Spalding County, which includes Griffin, is 0.5 percentage points higher than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Griffin: Spalding County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Spalding County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Griffin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.2 min avg
How Griffin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Griffin, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 162% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Griffin runs 162% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
861.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,830.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Griffin Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
40.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Spalding County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Spalding County, which includes Griffin, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $54,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $27,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $156,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $46,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Spalding County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pike County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 13 miles from Griffin) is typically good — 319 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
319
per year
Moderate Days
37
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Pike County, GA (13 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Griffin has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
52
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 5.27" |
| Feb | 59°F | 37°F | 4.32" |
| Mar | 67°F | 44°F | 5.08" |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 4.04" |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 3.71" |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.91" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 5.07" |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 5.08" |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 4.39" |
| Oct | 75°F | 52°F | 3.31" |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 4.01" |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 5.00" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Griffin
Griffin has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
15.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Griffin
Griffin's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Griffin
Griffin has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
36 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
48 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
52 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
52 mi awayAndersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
73 mi awayJimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
84 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
86 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Griffin
Griffin-Spalding County Library
800 Memorial Drive, Griffin
Cities Near Griffin
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Griffin?
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Griffin FAQ
Is Griffin, Georgia affordable?⌄
Griffin's median rent is $1,110/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $43,632/year. Median home value is $220,900.
Is Griffin, Georgia safe?⌄
Griffin's violent crime rate was 862 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2830 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Griffin, Georgia?⌄
Spalding County, which includes Griffin, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Griffin, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Griffin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,110/month and median household income is $43,632/year. The median home value is $220,900. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Griffin, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Griffin is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from