The Town FilesBrunswick, Georgia
City in Glynn County · population 15,210 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $155,900
- Household income
- $40,288
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 38.0
Brunswick is a city of 15,210 people in Glynn County, Georgia. The median home is worth $155,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more seaside character than 97% of Georgia towns, better for cycling than 92% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 91% of Georgia towns.
How Brunswick 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 Brunswick is worth $155,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $40,288, which is more affordable than 34% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $951 a month. 43.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brunswick | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $951 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $40,288 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 43.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Brunswick
| People | Brunswick | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 17.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Brunswick
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 44.0°F. About 50.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brunswick since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 24, 1963 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 30, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 30, 1971.
Severe weather in Glynn County since 1996
Glynn County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Glynn County
Glynn County had 42,456 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,989 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Brunswick itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Public schools in Brunswick
16 public schools with 13,318 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High School | 9-12 | 1,939 | 16.6 |
| Glynn Academy | 9-12 | 1,820 | 16.7 |
| Coastal Plains High School | 9-12 | 1,615 | 28.8 |
| Jane Macon Middle | 6-8 | 757 | 14.3 |
| Glynn Middle | 6-8 | 756 | 14.0 |
| Satilla Marsh Elementary School | PK-5 | 741 | 14.3 |
| Needwood Middle School | 6-8 | 740 | 14.0 |
| Sterling Elementary School | PK-5 | 730 | 13.5 |
| Risley Middle School | 6-8 | 638 | 12.5 |
| Golden Isles Elementary School | PK-5 | 634 | 13.8 |
| Greer Elementary School | PK-5 | 631 | 13.1 |
| Glyndale Elementary School | PK-5 | 593 | 11.9 |
Towns near Brunswick
- Country Club Estates, GA4.9 mi · 8,373 people · home $168,800
- Dock Junction, GA5.4 mi · 8,266 people · home $143,700
- St. Simons, GA5.7 mi · 14,982 people · home $555,600
- Sterling, GA10.1 mi · 2,534 people · home —
- St. Marys, GA27.0 mi · 18,256 people · home $312,300
- Kingsland, GA27.7 mi · 18,337 people · home $251,400
Brunswick questions
Is Brunswick, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brunswick scores better for retirees than 23% of Georgia towns and quieter than 32%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Brunswick?
The median owner-occupied home in Brunswick is valued at $155,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,288, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $951 a month.
What is the weather like in Brunswick?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 44.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Brunswick get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brunswick since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 24, 1963. 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)