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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Griffin

Affordable Housing in Griffin, GA

Griffin has 19 income-based rental properties offering 1,675 units, giving renters a solid range of options in a city where 62 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median household income of $43,632 and a market median rent of $1,110 per month, affordable housing plays an important role here for many residents.

19
Properties
1,675
Total units
89/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,110/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Griffin is $1,110 and the median household income is $43,632 annually. With 62% of residents renting, affordable housing options like the 11 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Griffin can play an important role in the local housing market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
961 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Griffin Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Griffin had a violent crime rate of 961 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how agencies define and report crimes.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 75 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Griffin

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Griffin rates 75 out of 100 (Very Walkable), meaning most errands can be accomplished on foot. The Bike Score for the same area is 53 out of 100, indicating some biking infrastructure is available. No Transit Score was available at time of publication.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
18 schools · 1 districts

Schools

Griffin is served by 18 public schools across 1 district -- including 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a housing decision.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$43,632 median income

Cost of Renting in Griffin, GA

The median household income in Griffin is $43,632 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent is $1,110 per month, which gives context for why income-based housing options can make a real difference for renters here.

The 11 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Griffin span 1,081 total units. Rents at these properties are tied to household income or local income limits rather than the open market, which can result in significantly lower monthly costs for qualifying renters.

  • Median household income: $43,632/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,110/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of households that rent: 62% (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Income-restricted units available: 1,081 across 11 properties
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 11 HUD-assisted properties in Griffin were mapped for flood risk. None fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 89/100(8 of 19 scored)
90+ (5)70–89 (2)60–69 (1)No score (11)

19 properties on the map

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About Griffin

Griffin is a renter-majority city in west-central Georgia, with 62 percent of households renting according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent citywide is $1,110 per month, while the median household income stands at $43,632, making income-restricted housing an important resource for many residents here.

Affordable Housing in Griffin

Lease Lantern tracks 11 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Griffin, totaling 1,081 units. Of the 8 properties with inspection scores on record, 5 earned an excellent rating and 2 earned a good rating, with only 1 rated fair and none rated poor, according to HUD inspection data.

Flood Risk

All 11 mapped properties were assessed for flood exposure. None carry a high flood-risk designation, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about environmental hazards.

Getting Around

Griffin scores 75 (Very Walkable) and 53 for bikeability according to Walk Score, suggesting that daily errands and cycling are reasonably accessible without a car for many residents.

Schools

Griffin falls within 1 school district and is served by 18 public schools -- 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Public Safety

The Griffin Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 328 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Eligibility & how to apply

Georgia income limits (2026)Georgia public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Georgia

Helpful guides

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