Pooler, Georgia
Among the top 13% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 15% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 87% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 18% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 72% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 50% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 9% for comfortable days
- bottom 6% for summer humidity
Pooler is a mid-size city in Georgia with about 26,000 residents. It grades A for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, comfortable days, and broadband access. It rates lower on property crime and summer humidity.
Official websitepooler-ga.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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73%61%clearovercast
Precipitation 6.1 in3.6 in
oppressive 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$90k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$57kbetter than 16% of US places
Home Value$270k74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 15% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 26% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.91%better than 55% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 41% of US places
Sales Tax7.38%better than 47% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.68%better than 39% of US places
Unemployment5.4%better than 36% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)51°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.2 in82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days247 daysbetter than 66% of US places
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 6% of US places
Comfortable Days110 daysbetter than 91% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk85.0better than 18% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 35% of US places
School Quality61.1better than 55% of US places
Violent Crime632/100kbetter than 56% of US places
Property Crime2362/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Community
Population26,26495th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.241st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5791st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0464th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1915th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)54.4%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)29.8%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.7%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)8.3%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 62% of US places
Walkability9.0/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance90 mibetter than 43% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.8%better than 82% of US places
Amenities Nearby30.46better than 29% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 44% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pooler an affordable place to live?
- Pooler is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $57k, better than 16% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pooler?
- The median home value in Pooler is $270k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pooler?
- Median household income in Pooler is $90k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pooler?
- Median gross rent in Pooler is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pooler safe?
- Pooler is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 632/100k (better than 56%). Property crime is 2362/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pooler?
- Pooler averages 83°F in July and 51°F in January, with 51.2 in of annual precipitation and about 247 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pooler?
- Public-school quality in Pooler is about average, scoring better than 55% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Pooler?
- The average one-way commute in Pooler is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)