Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Brunswick

Affordability

Brunswick has a median household income of $40,288 and a median gross rent of $951 per month, with 57% of residents renting their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). That large renter share means access to income-based and HUD-assisted housing can make a real difference for many households here.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer data reported by the Brunswick Police Department, Brunswick had a violent crime rate of 1,393 per 100,000 residents in 2022. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

For flood risk, 1 of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Brunswick is located in a high-risk flood zone, based on flood map data.

Getting Around Brunswick

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Brunswick has a Walk Score of 33 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 49. No Transit Score is available. Most errands will likely require a car.

Schools

Brunswick is served by 16 public schools across 2 districts -- including 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address before signing a lease.

Cost of Renting in Brunswick, GA

The median household income in Brunswick is $40,288 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent citywide is $951 per month, which means housing costs can stretch budgets for many residents.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can help close that gap. Brunswick has 8 affordable rental properties with 444 total units across the city, giving renters meaningful options to find housing priced to their income level.

• Median household income: $40,288/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median rent: $951/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 57% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable rental properties listed: 8
• Total affordable units: 444

Environment and Flood Risk

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Brunswick have been mapped for flood zone exposure. Of those, 1 property falls within a high-risk flood zone -- a notable consideration given Brunswick's coastal location along the Georgia coast. Renters interested in that property may want to ask about flood insurance requirements and building-level protections before signing a lease.