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Brunswick, GA


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Brunswick, Georgia

Introduction to Brunswick, Georgia

Brunswick, Georgia, in Glynn county, is 57 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. The city has a population of 15,600.

Brunswick History

Mark Carr was the first European to settle in this area. He came here in 1838 and established a Tobacco Plantation spread over an area of 1,000 acres along the turtle river. Mark Carr sold his fields to the Royal Province of Georgia in 1771, which then laid out the town and named it after Brunswick-Lüneburg, Germany.

Brunswick and nearby Attractions

  • Brunswick Old Town Historic District
  • Howard Coffin Park
  • Roosevelt Lawrence Community Center
  • Golden Isles Speedway
  • St. Simons Island

Things To Do In Brunswick

Downtown Brunswick is home to the Ritz Theater, which hosts cultural events throughout the year. The Ritz Theater is also historically significant as it was built in 1898. The city also has many art galleries like the Gallery on New Castle, which is a nineteenth century building that has been authentically restored. Golfers have plenty to look forward to with three golf courses located nearby.

Brunswick Transportation

Jacksonville International is the nearest major airport.

Brunswick Higher Education

Coastal Georgia Community College is the local center for higher learning. Florida Community College and Armstrong Atlantic State University also offer higher educational opportunities.

High Points

Brunswick strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBrunswick Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%Brunswick Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Brunswick Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Brunswick Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Brunswick, GA

Comparing Brunswick to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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