RANK #830 / 996 · POP 84,566 · GA
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.9%
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.
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| 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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Glynn County has a Boom Town Index score of 17/100, ranking #830 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +3.4% and a median household income of $65,970, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Glynn County is $238,000 with median rent at $1,031/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2772, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.2% year-over-year. Job growth: +3.4%. Home values changed -1.8% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.14% of Glynn County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.