The Town FilesPatterson, Georgia
City in Pierce County · population 749 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,100
- Household income
- $34,261
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 41.7
Patterson is a city of 749 people in Pierce County, Georgia. The median home is worth $112,100, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 89% of Georgia towns, quieter than 85% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 83% of Georgia towns.
How Patterson 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 Patterson is worth $112,100, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $34,261, which is more affordable than 54% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $730 a month. 74.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Patterson | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $730 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $34,261 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 74.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Patterson
| People | Patterson | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 10.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Patterson
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 36.7°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 103 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 41 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Patterson since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 22, 2005 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 4, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 20, 2018.
Severe weather in Pierce County since 1996
Pierce County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, 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 |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Pierce County
Pierce County had 4,532 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,273 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Patterson itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Patterson
1 public school with 453 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Elementary School | PK-5 | 453 | 13.7 |
Towns near Patterson
- Blackshear, GA9.5 mi · 3,506 people · home $131,100
- Screven, GA9.8 mi · 769 people · home $101,000
- Nahunta, GA15.3 mi · 1,013 people · home $73,000
- Sunnyside, GA15.8 mi · 1,472 people · home $154,900
- Deenwood, GA16.6 mi · 2,207 people · home $137,500
- Waycross, GA17.8 mi · 13,942 people · home $84,100
- Jesup, GA20.2 mi · 9,809 people · home $158,500
- Alma, GA22.8 mi · 3,433 people · home $96,400
Patterson questions
Is Patterson, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Patterson scores better for retirees than 73% of Georgia towns and quieter than 85%. 21.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.7).
How much does a house cost in Patterson?
The median owner-occupied home in Patterson is valued at $112,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,261, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $730 a month.
What is the weather like in Patterson?
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 36.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Patterson get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Patterson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 22, 2005. 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)