At a Glance
Median Income
$91,497
$42,620 per capita
Home Value
$289,000
Zillow: $349,259
Median Rent
$1,625/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
2,520/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Pooler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pooler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pooler a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pooler residents earn a median household income of $91,497 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,620. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 Pooler is $289,000 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,259. Median rent is $1,625/month, with 26.5% 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 2006.
Safety & Crime
Pooler reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,520/100K. The murder rate is 8.0/100K.
Education
40.2% of adults in Pooler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pooler has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population27,235
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density983/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,497
Per Capita$42,620
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$3,405M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$289,000
Rent$1,625
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$349,259
Housing Units11,453
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent181/100K
Property2,520/100K
Murder8.0/100K
Assault112/100K
Burglary169/100K
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,532/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed254 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Pooler was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 254 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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