Brunswick
RANK #783 / 996 NAT · #21 / 41 GA · POP 84,566
1YR FORECAST: +0.0%
5YR OUTLOOK: +16%
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.
Below national median (4.7x)
Above national median
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing is fairly valued at 4.2x 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.
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
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
|
$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.
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At 21/100, Glynn County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 996 counties we track. Median income of $65,970 combined with job growth of +3.4% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Housing in Glynn County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $238,000 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.28, with rents averaging $1,031/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Employers in Glynn County are hiring — job growth of +3.4% — but the population is close to flat (+0.2% YoY). Home values moved -1.8% over the past year. Labor demand is outpacing local population growth, which tends to tighten wages and housing.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.14% 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.