At a Glance
Median Income
$69,167
$40,555 per capita
Home Value
$186,000
Zillow: $172,079
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
13.9% smoking rate
How Poynor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poynor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poynor a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Poynor residents earn a median household income of $69,167 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,555. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,656 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poynor is $186,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,079. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
24.5% of adults in Poynor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poynor has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population377
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,167
Per Capita$40,555
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$2,784M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,000
Rent$1,025
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$172,079
Housing Units164
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death13,194/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation465 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Poynor was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.