At a Glance
Median Income
$66,797
$27,582 per capita
Home Value
$169,800
Zillow: $279,789
Median Rent
$990/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.4% smoking rate
How Pembroke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pembroke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pembroke a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pembroke residents earn a median household income of $66,797 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,582. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,085 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pembroke is $169,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,789. Median rent is $990/month, with 29.8% 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 1982.
Education
16.9% of adults in Pembroke hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pembroke has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,628
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,797
Per Capita$27,582
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$3,405M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,800
Rent$990
Ownership43.9%
Zillow$279,789
Housing Units1,036
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,532/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation91 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute32 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed254 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Pembroke was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 254 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.