What are the schools like in Pooler, GA?

Pooler is served primarily by Savannah-Chatham County. The district operates 33 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 12 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Pooler?

The median household income in Pooler, GA is $89,812 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Pooler, GA?

Pooler has an average high temperature of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches.

Pooler, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Pooler, GA affordable or expensive?

Pooler's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pooler is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $269,800 and the median rent is $1,550 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pooler, GA?

Pooler has a violent crime rate of 106.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1689.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pooler, GA a Good Place to Live?

Pooler is a small city of 26,264 in Georgia, with a median household income of $89,812 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Pooler stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pooler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pooler 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: 95.6

Pooler's overall cost of living index is 95.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pooler costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pooler, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$269,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,550	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,812	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pooler's violent crime rate is 106.6 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

106.6 /100k

Property Crime

1689.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Pooler is served primarily by Savannah-Chatham County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pooler, GA	National Avg
School District	Savannah-Chatham County	—
Elementary Schools	33	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	12	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pooler sees average highs of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Pooler, GA
Average High — January	61.4°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	51.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Pooler, GA	National Avg
Population	26,264	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	30.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bloomingdale, GA 3 mi Garden City, GA 5 mi Port Wentworth, GA 7 mi Henderson, GA 7 mi Savannah, GA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Pooler

Pooler, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31322

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pooler, GA affordable or expensive?

Pooler's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pooler roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $269,800 and median rent is $1,550/month.

What is the crime rate in Pooler, GA?

Pooler's violent crime rate is 106.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1689.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pooler?

Public schools in Pooler are operated by Savannah-Chatham County. The district has 33 elementary, 9 middle, and 12 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 41.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pooler, GA a good place to live?

Pooler, GA has a population of 26,264, a median household income of $89,812, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Pooler?

Pooler averages 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pooler?

Pooler, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31322.

What is the population of Pooler?

The population of Pooler, Georgia is 26,264 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pooler?

Key numbers for living in Pooler: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $269,800, median household income $89,812, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pooler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.