What are the schools like in Griffin, GA?

Griffin is served primarily by Griffin-Spalding County. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Griffin?

The median household income in Griffin, GA is $42,047 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Griffin, GA?

Griffin has an average high temperature of 55.6°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

Griffin, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Griffin, GA affordable or expensive?

Griffin's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Griffin is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $185,500 and the median rent is $1,026 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Griffin, GA?

Griffin has a violent crime rate of 965.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3321.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Griffin, GA a Good Place to Live?

Griffin is a small city of 23,485 in Georgia, with a median household income of $42,047 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Griffin stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Griffin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Griffin 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: 100.9

Griffin's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Griffin costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Griffin, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$185,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,026	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	37.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,047	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Griffin's violent crime rate is 965.4 per 100,000 residents — 154% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

965.4 /100k

Property Crime

3321.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Griffin is served primarily by Griffin-Spalding County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Griffin, GA	National Avg
School District	Griffin-Spalding County	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Griffin sees average highs of 55.6°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 54.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Griffin, GA
Average High — January	55.6°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	54.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Griffin, GA	National Avg
Population	23,485	—
Median Age	33.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	39.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	52.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Griffin, GA 2 mi Experiment, GA 3 mi Orchard Hill, GA 5 mi Williamson, GA 7 mi Sunny Side, GA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Griffin

Griffin, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

30224 30223

Griffin vs Other Cities

Griffin, GA vs East Griffin, GA Griffin, GA vs Experiment, GA Griffin, GA vs Orchard Hill, GA Griffin, GA vs Williamson, GA Griffin, GA vs Sunny Side, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Griffin, GA affordable or expensive?

Griffin's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Griffin roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $185,500 and median rent is $1,026/month.

What is the crime rate in Griffin, GA?

Griffin's violent crime rate is 965.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3321.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Griffin?

Public schools in Griffin are operated by Griffin-Spalding County. The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Griffin, GA a good place to live?

Griffin, GA has a population of 23,485, a median household income of $42,047, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Griffin?

Griffin averages 55.6°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.2 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Griffin?

Griffin, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30224, 30223.

What is the population of Griffin?

The population of Griffin, Georgia is 23,485 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Griffin?

Key numbers for living in Griffin: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $185,500, median household income $42,047, crime index 216 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Griffin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.