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 19 affordable rental properties with 1,287 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: 19
• Total affordable units: 1,287

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.