Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
16%
Pooler, GA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,554
Population
28,062
Renter Mix
39% Rent
A historic Savannah suburb on the rise
Suburban
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Historic
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Diverse
Located in Chatham County, Pooler combines suburban living with easy access to historic Savannah. This growing city, known for its motto "It's Cooler in Pooler," has evolved from its railway town roots into an established community featuring The Shops at Godley Station and several parks. The rental market shows stability, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,592, reflecting a 1.4% increase over the past year. Apartment communities throughout Pooler offer everything from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom homes, with many options near Godley Station.
Pooler's location at the intersection of Interstates 95 and 16 provides convenient access to major employers, including Gulfstream Aerospace and JCB. The city played a notable role in Civil War history as the site where Union General William Tecumseh Sherman's officers negotiated Savannah's surrender in 1864. Today, Pooler maintains its small-town character while offering modern conveniences. With over 25,000 residents, it ranks among Georgia's fastest-growing cities. Notable areas include the Godley Station district and the neighborhood surrounding the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, which preserves the legacy of World War II aviation history.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,541
Average: $106,532
Education
9,346
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,695
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pooler has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Pooler, GA is $1,454 for a studio, $1,544 for one bedroom, $1,785 for two bedrooms, and $2,172 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pooler has decreased by -6.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,544/month
788 Sq Ft
House
$2,425/month
1,942 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,177/month
1,671 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
West Chatham Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
748 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
363 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
670 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm
- Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
- Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum & Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Savannah/Hilton Head International
- Hilton Head
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.