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Port Wentworth, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Effingham County County
Port Wentworth, GA
At a Glance
How Port Wentworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Wentworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Port Wentworth a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Port Wentworth residents earn a median household income of $78,861 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,847. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,189 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Wentworth is $204,900 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,085. Median rent is $1,648/month, with 29.3% 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 2005.
Safety & Crime
Port Wentworth reports 292 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,579/100K. The murder rate is 14.6/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Port Wentworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Wentworth 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.