Brunswick-St. Simons Metro Area, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
114,345 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,819 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$221,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$460 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$779 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Georgia
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 50
Feb 4 0 53
Mar 4 0 59
Apr 3 0 65
May 3 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 6 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 4 0 68
Nov 2 0 60
Dec 3 0 52

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 2%

Schools

Sterling Elementary School
3 miles, S 1.9 star
Jane Macon Middle
3 miles, S 1.9 star
Golden Isles Elementary School
6 miles, SE 1.9 star
Glyndale Elementary School
6 miles, S 1.4 star

Colleges

College of Coastal Georgia
10 miles, S 1.4 star
Coastal Pines Technical College
47 miles, W 1.4 star
South University-Savannah Online
56 miles, NE 1.4 star
South University-Savannah
56 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Wayne Memorial Hospital
28 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
8 miles, SE 1 star
Jacksonville International Airport
56 miles, SW 2.8 star
Valdosta Regional Airport
106 miles, W 1 star