Livability Score

54
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Dundgee cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Real Estate
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Griffin Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (31) C+
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Krystal
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Teriyaki Express Grill, Chinese & Wings
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
The Side Door Liquors
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Destiny Fitness of Griffin
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Food Depot
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Parks (16) C-
Griffin Commerical Historic District
Park
Volunteer Park
Park
Airport Road Park
Park
Quarry's Edge Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park "The Flame"
Park
Camp Stevens Park
Park
Camp Stephen's Park
Park
Camp stephens
Park
Wyomia Tyus Olympic Park
Park
Shops (38) F
Artie's Antiques
Furniture
The Dollhouse, LLC
Clothing
Lowe's
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Sears
Department Store
Fred's
Home Improvement
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Bargain Hunt
Discount Store
Ross
Department Store
Cato
Clothing
Griffin Jewlers
Fashion
Beauty City
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
G & A Hair Braiding
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Sprint
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Marshalls
Department Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Bealls
Department Store
Crown Cutz
Hairdresser
PetSmart
Pets
Dollar General
Discount Store
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Griffin.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Griffin is 90/100 - which is 3% lower than Georgia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime F

Griffin crime rates are 4,928 per 100k, which is 139% higher than Georgia
Property Crime
3,591 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,337 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Griffin is $37,178 - which is 27% lower than Georgia.
Med. Household Income
$37,178 F
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital
Hospital
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sunnyside Pediatrics
Doctor
Family Medical Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Griffin home prices are $116,100 - which is 24% lower than Georgia
Home Price
$116,100 F
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools F

The Griffin graduation rate is 70% - which is 14% lower than Georgia
School Test Scores
29% F
High School Grad. Rates
70% F
Elementary Schools (16) F
Anne Street Elementary School
Crescent Road Elementary School
Faith Christian Academy Of Griffin
Orrs Elementary School
Moore Elementary School
Atkinson Elementary School
Jackson Road Elementary School
Futral Road Elementary School
Kennedy Road Middle School
Cowan Road Middle School
Cowan Road Elementary School
Moreland Road Elementary
Carver Road Middle School
Jordan Hill Road Elementary School
High Schools (5) F
Faith Christian Academy Of Griffin
Griffin High School
Az Kelsey Academy
Griffin Christian High School
Spalding High School
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ratings B-

Griffin has an overall rating of 68% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes C
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Finding Fun in Griffin, Ga 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Griffin, Ga has lots of southern charm and is close to big city living, so you can get the best of both worlds.

If you've always wanted to learn how to ride horses, Pure Horse Play is a great place to visit with family and friends. There are instructors who will teach you the b ...Read More asics of horseback riding, as well as tours that will allow you to see the natural beauty of the area on horseback.

When you want to catch a great play, Camelot Theaters has plenty of performances to choose from. Or, you can bowl a few games at Magnolia Lanes, which is fun for the whole family.

Attractions like Candler Field Museum teaches you more about the history of Griffin, and has fascinating exhibits that will make your time in the city worthwhile. You can also catch a thrilling race at Atlanta Motor Speedway before going to dinner at Corner Cafe, which serves delicious Italian American fare. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Griffin? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Griffin Commerical Historic District
      Volunteer Park
      Airport Road Park
      Quarry's Edge Park
      Veterans Memorial Park "The Flame"
      Camp Stevens Park
      Camp Stephen's Park
      Camp stephens

      Entertainment

      Griffin Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Bojangles'
      Chick-fil-A
      DQ Grill & Chill
      Taco Bell
      Checkers
      Sonic
      Krystal
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Griffin? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Griffin.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Griffin? The cost of living in Griffin is 90/100 - which is 3% lower than Georgia.
      Griffin
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Georgia
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Griffin? Griffin crime rates are 4,928, which are 139% higher than Georgia
      Total Crime
      4,928 per 100k people

      112% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      112% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Griffin? The median income in Griffin is $37,178 which is 27% lower than Georgia.
      Median household income
      $37,17833% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,84823% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      54% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Griffin a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Sunnyside Pediatrics
      Family Medical Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Griffin home prices? Griffin home prices are $116,100 - which is 24% lower than Georgia
      Median home value
      $116,10037% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $85810% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      40% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Griffin have good schools? The Griffin graduation rate is 70% - which is 14% lower than Georgia
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      29%

      39% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Griffin a good place to live? Griffin has an overall rating of 68% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      6 total surveys

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