Glennville is a small town of 5,204 in Georgia, with a median household income of $47,227
and a 8.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glennville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Glennville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glennville 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: 90.6
Glennville's overall cost of living index is 90.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glennville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glennville, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$155,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$574
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,227
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Glennville's violent crime rate is 75.1 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
75.1 /100k
Property Crime
731.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Glennville is served primarily by Tattnall County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Glennville, GA
National Avg
School District
Tattnall County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glennville sees average highs of 60.6°F in January
and 92.3°F in July,
with 49.8 inches of annual precipitation
.
Glennville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glennville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $155,600 and median rent is $574/month.
Glennville's violent crime rate is 75.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 731.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Glennville are operated by Tattnall County.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glennville, GA has a population of 5,204, a median household income of $47,227, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%.
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.
Glennville averages 60.6°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.8 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Glennville, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30427.
The population of Glennville, Georgia is 5,204 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glennville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $155,600, median household income $47,227, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glennville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
