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Port Wentworth.
About
Life in Port Wentworth
Port Wentworth is a community of 11,997 people in Georgia. The median household income is $79,731, median rent runs about $1,812 per month, and median home values are around $228,100. Unemployment is low at 3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Port Wentworth at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Foreign-Born
5.9%
Broadband Internet
88.1%
of households
Population Growth
+61.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.9% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Port Wentworth: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Port Wentworth, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (38.7%), and 9.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.6%
of residents
65 and Older
8.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.3%
of households
Married Couples
42.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
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 30% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Port Wentworth
In Port Wentworth, rent runs 30% above the GA average, and home values are 25% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,629
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $289,235 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Port Wentworth
Unemployment in Chatham County, which includes Port Wentworth, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Port Wentworth: Chatham County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Chatham County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Port Wentworth is about 4% of Chatham County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Port Wentworth Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.6 min avg
How Port Wentworth residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Port Wentworth, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 58% 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
- 84 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 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Port Wentworth runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
167.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
559.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Port Wentworth 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 Port Wentworth, 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
Port Wentworth is about 4% of Chatham County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Chatham County, which includes Port Wentworth, 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
Port Wentworth is about 4% of Chatham County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Port Wentworth 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
48.1"
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 Port Wentworth
Uninsured
12.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Port Wentworth's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Coastal Carolina Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.9 mi away · Hardeeville
Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.9 mi away · Savannah
Candler Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.9 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.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Port Wentworth
Port Wentworth's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Port Wentworth (within 15 miles)
Savannah College of Art and Design
10.4 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
14.6 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, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Port Wentworth
Port Wentworth has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Pulaski National Monument (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
19 mi awayReconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
35 mi awayFort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
68 mi awayFort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
87 mi awayCharles Pinckney National Historic Site
National Historic Site
92 mi awayCumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
94 mi awayCities Near Port Wentworth
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Port Wentworth FAQ
Is Port Wentworth, Georgia affordable?⌄
Port Wentworth's median rent is $1,812/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $79,731/year. Median home value is $228,100.
Is Port Wentworth, Georgia safe?⌄
Port Wentworth's violent crime rate was 168 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 560 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Port Wentworth, Georgia?⌄
Chatham County, which includes Port Wentworth, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Port Wentworth, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Port Wentworth is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,812/month and median household income is $79,731/year. The median home value is $228,100. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Port Wentworth, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Port Wentworth is 27 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