Bronwood is a small town of 323 in Georgia, with a median household income of $37,159
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bronwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bronwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bronwood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.4
Bronwood's overall cost of living index is 86.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bronwood costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bronwood, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$48,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$558
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,159
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bronwood's violent crime rate is 234.4 per 100,000 residents
— 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
234.4 /100k
Property Crime
492.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Bronwood, GA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bronwood sees average highs of 59.4°F in January
and 91.6°F in July,
with 55.4 inches of annual precipitation
.
Bronwood's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bronwood roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $48,200 and median rent is $558/month.
Bronwood's violent crime rate is 234.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 492.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Bronwood, GA has a population of 323, a median household income of $37,159, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bronwood averages 59.4°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.4 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bronwood, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39826.
The population of Bronwood, Georgia is 323 with a median age of 53.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bronwood: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $48,200, median household income $37,159, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bronwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.