The Town FilesGriffin, Georgia
City in Spalding County · population 23,478 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $220,900
- Household income
- $43,632
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 33.6
Griffin is a city of 23,478 people in Spalding County, Georgia. The median home is worth $220,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more walkable than 89% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 82% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of Georgia towns.
How Griffin ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Griffin is worth $220,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $43,632, which is more affordable than 11% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,110 a month. 37.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Griffin | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,110 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $43,632 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 37.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Griffin
| People | Griffin | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.2% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Griffin
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 34.3°F. About 54.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Griffin since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 12, 2023 about 8.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 71 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 21, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 6, 1955.
Severe weather in Spalding County since 1996
Spalding County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 16, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4685: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Spalding County
Spalding County had 23,477 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,873 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Griffin itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in Griffin
18 public schools with 9,371 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin High School | 9-12 | 1,479 | 15.9 |
| Spalding High School | 9-12 | 1,209 | 16.1 |
| Futral Road Elementary School | PK-5 | 614 | 14.6 |
| Rehoboth Road Middle School | 6-8 | 569 | 14.6 |
| Cowan Road Elementary School | PK-5 | 561 | 14.8 |
| Cowan Road Middle School | 6-8 | 555 | 15.0 |
| Orrs Elementary School | PK-5 | 515 | 13.9 |
| Carver Road Middle School | 6-8 | 467 | 13.7 |
| Moreland Road Elementary | PK-5 | 446 | 13.5 |
| Crescent Road Elementary School | PK-5 | 433 | 15.5 |
| Kennedy Road Middle School | 6-8 | 413 | 11.8 |
| Atkinson Elementary School | PK-5 | 383 | 13.2 |
Towns near Griffin
- Experiment, GA3.0 mi · 3,328 people · home $137,500
- Heron Bay, GA8.1 mi · 4,679 people · home $393,000
- Hampton, GA9.4 mi · 8,368 people · home $283,700
- Locust Grove, GA11.9 mi · 8,947 people · home $307,300
- Lovejoy, GA14.1 mi · 10,122 people · home $265,100
- Barnesville, GA15.2 mi · 6,292 people · home $176,500
- McDonough, GA15.3 mi · 29,051 people · home $314,600
- Bonanza, GA15.4 mi · 4,406 people · home $204,200
Griffin questions
Is Griffin, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Griffin scores better for retirees than 16% of Georgia towns and quieter than 22%. 12.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Griffin?
The median owner-occupied home in Griffin is valued at $220,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,632, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,110 a month.
What is the weather like in Griffin?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 34.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Griffin get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Griffin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 12, 2023. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)