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Pooler.
About
Life in Pooler
Pooler is one of Georgia's fastest-growing cities, and you'll feel that energy—new development is constant, which is great if you like economic momentum but means the character is still being written. The job market here is genuinely strong: JCB, Blue Force Gear, and the massive Hyundai plant coming online in a few years will bring thousands of positions, plus Gulfstream Aerospace is right nearby. Your median home price hovers around $322,000 with median rent at $1,671, which is reasonable for the metro area, and the 2.5% unemployment rate suggests solid job security.
Pooler at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Foreign-Born
14.9%
Broadband Internet
96.6%
of households
Population Growth
+28.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Pooler: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pooler, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (21.1%), and 6.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.1%
of residents
65 and Older
14.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.9%
of households
Married Couples
45.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Pooler
In Pooler, rent runs 20% above the GA average, and home values are 6% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,866
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2007
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $339,397 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Pooler
Unemployment in Pooler is 0.9 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Pooler Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.1 min avg
How Pooler residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pooler, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 89 mi
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Medium hub3.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 73% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pooler runs 73% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
88.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,583.1
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pooler Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Chatham County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Chatham County, which includes Pooler, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $59,250 |
| 2024 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $61,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Rip Current | $107,250 |
| 2022 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,500 |
| 2021 | 16 | Rip Current | $43,000 |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $62,250 |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.1M |
| 2018 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,750 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Chatham County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Chatham County, which includes Pooler, is typically good — 214 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
214
per year
Moderate Days
151
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Chatham County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pooler has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
81
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
22
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
108
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 40°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 65°F | 43°F | 2.80" |
| Mar | 71°F | 49°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 78°F | 55°F | 3.39" |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 3.62" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 6.65" |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 5.75" |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 5.46" |
| Sep | 86°F | 69°F | 4.35" |
| Oct | 79°F | 59°F | 3.72" |
| Nov | 70°F | 48°F | 2.39" |
| Dec | 64°F | 43°F | 3.21" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pooler
Uninsured
13.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pooler's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.2 mi away · Savannah
Candler Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Savannah
Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.9 mi away · Savannah
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pooler
Pooler's student/teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 39.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pooler (within 15 miles)
Savannah College of Art and Design
9.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 15,243 students · in-state tuition $42,665 · 69% graduate · median earnings $51,635 (10 yrs after entry)
South University-Savannah Online
11.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 6,433 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 17% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 2,833 students · in-state tuition $5,750 · 30% graduate · median earnings $44,180 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 270 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 37% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Pulaski National Monument, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pooler
Pooler has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Pulaski National Monument (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayReconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
40 mi awayFort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
62 mi awayCumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
87 mi awayFort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
93 mi awayCharles Pinckney National Historic Site
National Historic Site
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pooler
Pooler Library
216 S Rogers Street, Pooler
Cities Near Pooler
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pooler FAQ
Is Pooler, Georgia affordable?⌄
Pooler's median rent is $1,671/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $91,766/year. Median home value is $322,400.
Is Pooler, Georgia safe?⌄
Pooler's violent crime rate was 89 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1583 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pooler, Georgia?⌄
Pooler has an unemployment rate of 2.5%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pooler, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Pooler is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,671/month and median household income is $91,766/year. The median home value is $322,400. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pooler, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Pooler is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from