At a Glance
Median Income
$46,307
$26,573 per capita
Home Value
$113,100
Zillow: $201,920
Median Rent
$873/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21.8% smoking rate
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)
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 2.4% (33% 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 $201,920. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population849
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density322/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,307
Per Capita$26,573
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$659M
Avg Weekly Wage$871
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,100
Rent$873
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$201,920
Housing Units387
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,350/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
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.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.