The Town FilesPooler, Georgia
City in Chatham County · population 25,711 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $322,400
- Household income
- $91,766
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 38.7
Pooler is a city of 25,711 people in Chatham County, Georgia. The median home is worth $322,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more upscale than 85% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 79% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 72% of Georgia towns.
How Pooler ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pooler is worth $322,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $91,766, which is more affordable than 47% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,671 a month. 60.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pooler | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $322,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,671 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $91,766 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 60.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Pooler
| People | Pooler | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 13.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.9% | — |
| Work from home | 15.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Pooler
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 40.0°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 22 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pooler since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 9, 1998 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 4, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 14, 2006.
Severe weather in Chatham County since 1996
Chatham County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Chatham County
Chatham County had 170,836 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,834 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Pooler itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Pooler
3 public schools with 2,109 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chatham Middle School | 6-8 | 943 | 12.1 |
| West Chatham Elementary School | PK-5 | 809 | 14.4 |
| Pooler Elementary School | PK-5 | 357 | 10.8 |
Towns near Pooler
- Bloomingdale, GA3.3 mi · 2,790 people · home $236,000
- Garden City, GA4.8 mi · 10,289 people · home $169,400
- Port Wentworth, GA6.7 mi · 10,878 people · home $228,100
- Savannah, GA7.4 mi · 147,780 people · home $248,900
- Georgetown, GA8.6 mi · 11,916 people · home $274,900
- Thunderbolt, GA13.0 mi · 2,556 people · home $334,600
- Rincon, GA13.1 mi · 10,934 people · home $251,600
- Montgomery, GA14.3 mi · 4,443 people · home $387,700
Pooler questions
Is Pooler, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pooler scores better for retirees than 48% of Georgia towns and quieter than 38%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Pooler?
The median owner-occupied home in Pooler is valued at $322,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,766, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,671 a month.
What is the weather like in Pooler?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 40.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Pooler get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pooler since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 9, 1998. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)