Cost of Living in Glennville, GA

Population 5,199 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

54
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Glennville is a smaller Georgia community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $48,681 and housing costs ($179,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.6% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Glennville is about 45 miles west of Savannah, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Savannah's $225,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 59
Rent 48

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Glennville

The median home value in Glennville is $179,000 — 41% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $626/month, 52% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,681/year is 35% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Georgia's top state income tax rate is 5.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.3%. Overall, Glennville has a cost of living index of 54 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$179,000
41% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$432,299
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$626/mo
52% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.8x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$773
1 BR
$817
2 BR
$984
3 BR
$1,289
4 BR
$1,520
Owner-occupied 54.3%
Renter-occupied 45.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$626
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,240/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.4 min
9% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
0.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.3%
Carpooled
20.0%
Walked
3.9%
Bicycle
2.7%
Work from home
0.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.5%
Total Sales Tax 7.3%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 3.4%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$48,681
35% below avg
Per Capita Income
$18,458
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
58% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Labor Force Participation
42.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 6.5%
Graduate degree 5.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.6
Male median age 37.8
Female median age 46.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Glennville, GA?

Glennville has a cost index of 54 (100 = national average). It is 46% below the national average.

What is average rent in Glennville, GA?

The median gross rent in Glennville is $626 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Glennville?

The median home value in Glennville is $179,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Glennville?

The median household income in Glennville is $48,681 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Glennville, GA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Glennville is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.

Is Glennville, GA affordable?

Yes, Glennville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 54 — about 46% below the US national average of 100.

Glennville at a Glance

Population
5,199
Median Income
$48,681
Home Value
$179,000
Median Rent
$626/mo
Unemployment
7.6%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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