Brunswick
RANK #184 / 1001 NAT · #8 / 41 GA · POP 85,447
1YR FORECAST: +0.2%
5YR OUTLOOK: +23%
Glynn County, Georgia, is perhaps best known for its "Golden Isles," a collection of barrier islands including St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island, offering beaches, golf, and historical sites like the St. Simons Lighthouse. Located on Georgia's southeastern coast, with Brunswick as its county seat, Glynn County is approximately 65 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida, and 30 miles south of Savannah. The community offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, with extensive bike trails, uncrowded beaches, and opportunities for boating, fishing, and kayaking. The area is characterized by its natural scenery, including vast marshlands and moss-draped oaks. Life in Glynn County blends coastal living with economic activity. The public school system serves approximately 13,000 students across 21 schools and is highly rated. The economy is driven by a mix of tourism, shipping, and manufacturing. Recent economic developments include investments in industrial and logistics sectors, with new distribution and manufacturing facilities under development. The Port of Brunswick is a significant contributor, recognized as a busy port for roll-on/roll-off cargo.
Glynn County is one of 76 U.S. counties in this market profile — stronger than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +0.6% runs above the profile's typical -3.7%.
See all 76 Sun Belt Post-Surge Correction counties →Below national median (5.5x)
Above national median
Well below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (15x)
Housing is fairly valued at 5.4x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: Homicide rates from CDC/NCHS vital-statistics mortality data — a multi-year average that stabilizes counts in smaller counties — compiled in the County Health Rankings 2025 release. Rates per 100,000 population; U.S. average ≈ 6.5. Grade reflects homicide rate relative to the national average. Learn more →
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Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Hillpointe Tradewinds Technology Park Industrial Projects (multiple)
Hillpointe, LLC
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$70M | Under Construction |
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Amazon Last-Mile Delivery Station
Amazon
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$50M | Operating |
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Energiya Glynn Solar PV Park
Cypress Creek Renewables / Energiya Global Capital
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$30M | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Glynn County ranks #184 out of 1001 U.S. counties on the Boom Town Index with a score of 82/100, putting it in the top tier nationally. Job growth of +1.8% and a median household income of $69,799 point to a county with active economic momentum.
Glynn County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $301,300 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.23 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,135/month on average.
Glynn County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +0.6% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.8% clip. Home values shifted +0.6% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.87% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Glynn County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.