Cost of Living in Glynn County, Georgia
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Glynn County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Glynn County ranks #2,473 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 21%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Glynn County, Georgia
Glynn's coast costs match national average
Glynn County renters spend 18.6% of income on housing—exactly matching the national benchmark—despite earning $68,546, below the national median of $74,755. Coastal Georgia delivers average affordability for below-average income.
Glynn hits Georgia's state average exactly
Glynn County's 18.6% rent-to-income ratio equals the Georgia state average, positioning it squarely in the middle of the state's affordability spectrum. Nothing exceptional here, but no crisis either.
Glynn's coastal premium remains modest
At $1,060 monthly, Glynn rents are $133 above the state average, reflecting its desirable coastal location in Brunswick. Yet Glynn remains cheaper than Atlanta's Fulton County ($1,635) and far below wealthy Forsyth ($1,937).
Housing splits evenly between rent and ownership
Glynn renters pay $1,060 monthly and homeowners $1,088, consuming 32% of the $68,546 median income when combined. This balanced split leaves reasonable room for other household expenses.
Glynn suits beach-lifestyle seekers
If you want coastal living without Atlanta's cost explosion, Glynn County offers ocean access at state-average housing affordability. Compare your current rent burden against Glynn's $1,060 to see your potential savings.
Cost of Living Advisory: Glynn County
Affordability Verdict
Glynn County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $1,060/month — about 18.6% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Glynn County pay $1,060/month on average, compared to $1,088/month for homeowners. This market favors renters by about 3%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $42,400/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $46,629/year. With a median household income of $68,546, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 27.0% of renter households in Glynn County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Georgia, Glynn County is less affordable than Effingham County by roughly 5% ($1,060/mo vs $1,116/mo).
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Rent Burden
18.6%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,599
per month
Owner Cost Burden
19.0%
of gross income
The median home in Glynn County may be a stretch
Median home value is $268,300. Estimated monthly cost: $2,142 vs. your max of $1,599.
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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