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City of Griffin, Georgia

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About homes in Griffin

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Griffin in Spalding County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1976Median year built1U.S. 1980
55%Built before 1980111% built since 2010
1975Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1978
60%Detached single-family115% in 5+ unit buildings
38%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$221kMedian home value1Georgia median $303k

The median home in the city of Griffin was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Georgia median of 1992. That is older than the Spalding County median of 1985.1 Somewhat more of Griffin's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 55% against 50%, with 11% built since 2010. The largest single share, 25%, dates from 1940-1959. That makes it a newer stock than Spalding County as a whole (42% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1940s and 1950s, contractors routinely check for original cast-iron drains, two-wire electrical and undersized panels before pricing a remodel. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Griffin are of similar age: median build years 1975 and 1978.1

Housing in Griffin is mostly detached single-family: 60% of units, with 15% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Renters are the clear majority in Griffin: only 38% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, below the Georgia share of 66%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Griffin is valued at $220,900 (ACS), below the Georgia median of $303,300. Within Spalding County the median is $228,700, so Griffin sits close to it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Atlanta station averages 65 nights a year at or below 32°F and 7 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers run hot, with about 51 days a year at 90°F or more and 1 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Rainfall is substantial: about 49 inches a year, 13 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,587 heating and 1,945 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Griffin sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

Building permits in Griffin are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Griffin housing units by year built
Before 19407%
1940-195925.2%
1960-197922.7%
1980-199923.3%
2000-200911%
2010 or later10.8%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Atlanta, 18.9 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Griffin, GA?

Most home remodeling projects in Griffin, GA land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Griffin?

The median home in the city of Griffin was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Georgia median of 1992. That is older than the Spalding County median of 1985. Somewhat more of Griffin's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 55% against 50%, with 11% built since 2010. The largest single share, 25%, dates from 1940-1959. That makes it a newer stock than Spalding County as a whole (42% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Griffin have?

Housing in Griffin is mostly detached single-family: 60% of units, with 15% in buildings of five or more units. Renters are the clear majority in Griffin: only 38% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, below the Georgia share of 66%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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