Living in Patterson, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Patterson · Census data 2020–2024
Patterson has 906 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $34,261 (56% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $112,100, the median rent is $730/month.
Patterson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Patterson at a glance
- Population
- 906
- Median age
- 41.7State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $34,261State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $112,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $730/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Patterson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Patterson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Patterson the median home value is $112,100, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,509 a month in housing costs.
Patterson median household income
The median household income in Patterson is $34,261 and the income per person is $26,929. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Patterson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 415
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.37
Patterson demographics
- Population
- 906
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 383
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Patterson ›
Education in Patterson
26% of adults 25 and older in Patterson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Patterson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 92.9%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.8%
Patterson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson | 906 | $34,261 | $112,100 | $730 |
| Offerman | 873 | $32,708 | $93,100 | $1,000 |
| Blackshear | 3,578 | $40,670 | $131,100 | $837 |
| Screven | 689 | $35,671 | $101,000 | $777 |
| Hoboken | 1,016 | $63,813 | $135,200 | — |
| Nahunta | 1,386 | $45,893 | $73,000 | $690 |
| Sunnyside | 1,031 | $44,283 | $154,900 | — |
| Deenwood | 2,360 | $57,045 | $137,500 | $1,021 |
| Waycross | 13,756 | $38,301 | $84,100 | $768 |
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What is the median household income in Patterson, GA?
The median household income in Patterson is $34,261, 56% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Patterson?
The median home value in Patterson is $112,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Patterson?
The median gross rent in Patterson is $730 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Patterson, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Patterson?
The median age in Patterson is 41.7 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Patterson?
The average commute to work in Patterson is 24 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Patterson?
The unemployment rate in Patterson is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Patterson?
26% of adults in Patterson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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