Living in Pooler, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pooler · Census data 2020–2024
Pooler has 28,466 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $91,766 (19% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $322,400, the median rent is $1,671/month.
Pooler at a glance
- Population
- 28,466
- Median age
- 38.7State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $91,766State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $322,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,671/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 60.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Pooler a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Pooler
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pooler the median home value is $322,400, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,671 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,845 a month in housing costs.
Pooler median household income
The median household income in Pooler is $91,766 and the income per person is $42,806. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Pooler: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,422
- Owner-occupied
- 60.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.8%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 2.43
Pooler demographics
- Population
- 28,466
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 11,650
- Foreign-born
- 14.9%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pooler ›
Education in Pooler
39.7% of adults 25 and older in Pooler have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pooler
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Pooler vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pooler | 28,466 | $91,766 | $322,400 | $1,671 |
| Bloomingdale | 3,007 | $60,250 | $236,000 | $1,538 |
| Garden City | 10,426 | $47,814 | $169,400 | $1,282 |
| Port Wentworth | 12,892 | $79,731 | $228,100 | $1,812 |
| Henderson | 1,952 | $104,385 | $341,600 | $1,640 |
| Savannah | 147,898 | $57,137 | $248,900 | $1,382 |
| Georgetown | 11,158 | $74,256 | $274,900 | $1,529 |
| Vernonburg | 133 | $184,750 | $1,000,000 | $1,200 |
| Thunderbolt | 2,533 | $75,234 | $334,600 | $1,708 |
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What is the median household income in Pooler, GA?
The median household income in Pooler is $91,766, 19% higher 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 Pooler?
The median home value in Pooler is $322,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Pooler?
The median gross rent in Pooler is $1,671 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Pooler, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Pooler?
The median age in Pooler is 38.7 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Pooler?
The average commute to work in Pooler is 24 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pooler?
The unemployment rate in Pooler is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pooler?
39.7% of adults in Pooler 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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