The Town FilesPembroke, Georgia
City in Bryan County · population 2,513 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $200,800
- Household income
- $72,705
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 28.3
Pembroke is a city of 2,513 people in Bryan County, Georgia. The median home is worth $200,800, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Georgia towns, better transit than 80% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Georgia towns.
How Pembroke 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 Pembroke is worth $200,800, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $72,705, which is more affordable than 73% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,037 a month. 59.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pembroke | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $200,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,037 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $72,705 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 59.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Pembroke
| People | Pembroke | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 33.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Pembroke
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pembroke since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 5, 2022 about 1.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 28 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 5, 2022.
Severe weather in Bryan County since 1996
Bryan County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| 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 Bryan County
Bryan County had 11,459 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,413 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Pembroke itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Pembroke
3 public schools with 1,984 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan County Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,011 | 12.6 |
| Bryan County High School | 9-12 | 561 | 12.2 |
| Bryan County Middle School | 6-8 | 412 | 11.8 |
Towns near Pembroke
- Claxton, GA17.2 mi · 2,602 people · home $162,000
- Bloomingdale, GA18.1 mi · 2,790 people · home $236,000
- Fort Stewart, GA18.4 mi · 8,821 people · home —
- Pooler, GA21.3 mi · 25,711 people · home $322,400
- Statesboro, GA22.1 mi · 33,438 people · home $197,900
- Hinesville, GA22.3 mi · 34,891 people · home $196,400
- Glennville, GA23.4 mi · 3,834 people · home $203,600
- Springfield, GA23.5 mi · 2,703 people · home $196,000
Pembroke questions
Is Pembroke, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pembroke scores better for retirees than 47% of Georgia towns and quieter than 62%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.3).
How much does a house cost in Pembroke?
The median owner-occupied home in Pembroke is valued at $200,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,705, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,037 a month.
What is the weather like in Pembroke?
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Pembroke get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pembroke since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 5, 2022. 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)