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Patterson, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Pierce County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
849 Population 322/sq mi density
$46,307 Median Income $26,573 per capita
$113,100 Home Value $198,936 Zillow
$873 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,307 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,100 home value, $873/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Patterson, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,307
38% below
$26,573 per capita
Home Value
$113,100
60% below
Zillow: $198,936
Median Rent
$873/mo
25% below
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
16% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
306 sunny days/yr

How Patterson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Patterson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
40%
Rent
75%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Patterson a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Patterson residents earn a median household income of $46,307 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,573. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 442 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Patterson is $113,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,936. Median rent is $873/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Patterson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

28.3% of adults in Patterson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Patterson has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population849
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density322/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,307
Per Capita$26,573
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$659M
Avg Weekly Wage$871

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,100
Rent$873
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$198,936
Housing Units387
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,350/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation101 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute25 min
Broadband66.9%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Patterson was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.