Barrow County, Georgia
Among the top 8% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 15% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
- top 4% for broadband access
- top 20% for airport distance
- bottom 6% for commute time
Barrow County is a county in Georgia with about 84,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on cost of living and commute time.
Official websitebarrowga.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 4.6 in4.0 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$75k82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$58kbetter than 7% of US counties
Home Value$228k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 15% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 33% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.85%better than 50% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.52%better than 32% of US counties
Unemployment4.0%better than 65% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)43°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.0 in79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.6 inbetter than 80% of US counties
Sunny Days260 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 26% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk45.6better than 53% of US counties
School Quality47.2better than 33% of US counties
Violent Crime890/100kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Crime1134/100kbetter than 39% of US counties
Community
Population84,39979th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.213th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4673rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9832nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4456th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)66.7%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)12.4%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.2%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.1%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time34 minbetter than 6% of US counties
Walkability5.9/20better than 45% of US counties
Airport Distance49 mibetter than 80% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.6%better than 96% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.08better than 55% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 77% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Barrow County an affordable place to live?
- Barrow County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $58k, better than 7% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Barrow County?
- The median home value in Barrow County is $228k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Barrow County?
- Median household income in Barrow County is $75k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Barrow County?
- Median gross rent in Barrow County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Barrow County safe?
- Barrow County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 890/100k (better than 42%). Property crime is 1134/100k.
- What is the weather like in Barrow County?
- Barrow County averages 80°F in July and 43°F in January, with 52.0 in of annual precipitation and about 260 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Barrow County?
- Public-school quality in Barrow County is below average, scoring better than 33% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Barrow County?
- The average one-way commute in Barrow County is 34 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)