Patterson is a small town of 729 in Georgia, with a median household income of $46,923
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Patterson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Patterson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Patterson city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.7
Patterson's overall cost of living index is 91.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Patterson costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Patterson, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$798
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,923
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Patterson's violent crime rate is 292.8 per 100,000 residents
— 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
292.8 /100k
Property Crime
1130.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Patterson is served primarily by Pierce County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Patterson, GA
National Avg
School District
Pierce County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Patterson sees average highs of 63.9°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation
.
Patterson's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Patterson roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,800 and median rent is $798/month.
Patterson's violent crime rate is 292.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1130.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Patterson are operated by Pierce County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Patterson, GA has a population of 729, a median household income of $46,923, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Patterson averages 63.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Patterson, Georgia is 729 with a median age of 43.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Patterson: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $114,800, median household income $46,923, crime index 68 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Patterson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
