Port Wentworth City Property Records in Georgia

Port Wentworth property records document ownership, assessed values, parcel boundaries, tax history, deeds, liens, plats, and related real estate filings for property within Port Wentworth, Georgia. Because Port Wentworth is in Chatham County, many official property records are maintained at the county level. Users can search assessment and parcel information through the Chatham County Board of Assessors, while property tax bills and payment records are available from the Chatham County Tax Commissioner. Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded land documents are maintained by the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court. Some records may also be searchable through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority. For zoning, permits, and local land-use information, users may contact the City of Port Wentworth or its relevant planning and development offices. These official sources provide the most reliable legal records for verifying ownership, property characteristics, tax status, and recorded real estate transactions.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$78,861
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$204,900
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,635
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.80%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,648 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
66%
Population
Population:
11,997

Port Wentworth Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Port Wentworth, grouped into violent crimes and property crimes. Violent crime figures include murders, robberies, and assaults, while property crime figures include total property crimes, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts.

In the violent crime category, Port Wentworth recorded 1 murder, 6 robberies, and 16 assaults. Property crimes totaled 205 property crimes, including 18 burglaries and 49 motor vehicle thefts.

These figures are counts of reported incidents, so they show how many offenses were reported in each category. Readers can use them to see which types of reported crime account for the most incidents in Port Wentworth.

Robberies
Robberies:
6
Burglary
Burglary:
18
Murder
Murder:
1
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
49
Theft
Theft:
138
Assault
Assault:
16
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
4

What Is the Population Profile of Port Wentworth

Port Wentworth's three largest groups are Black (48%, 5,796 residents), White (38%, 4,515 residents), and Hispanic (11%, 1,336 residents). Other Race makes up 2% (227 residents), Asian residents make up 0.57% (68 residents), Two or more races make up 0.37% (44 residents), Pacific Islander makes up 0.09% (11 residents), and American Indian makes up 0% (0 residents).

Black
48%
5,796
White
38%
4,515
Hispanic
11%
1,336
Other Race
2%
227
Asian
0.57%
68
Two + Races
0.37%
44
Pacific Islander
0.09%
11
American Indian
0%
0

Port Wentworth, Ratings Compared Across Georgia B-

The ratings cover different aspects of life in Port Wentworth. The highest-rated categories are Access to Restaurants (A), Diversity (A), and Jobs (A-). Other notable ratings include Nightlife (B+), Weather (B+), and Good for Young Professionals (B+), while Access to Bars and Access to Parks are rated C and Public Schools is rated C-. These ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Port Wentworth.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
C+
Nightlife
Nightlife
B+
Weather
Weather
B+
Commute
Commute
C+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
C+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
C
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
C+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B+
Housing
Housing
B
Jobs
Jobs
A-
Walkability
Walkability
C+

How Educated Is Port Wentworth

Port Wentworth's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (27%), Some College (20%), and Masters Degree (17%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
27%
Some College
20%
Masters Degree
17%
Below High School
13%
Bachelor Degree
13%
Associate Degree
4%
Doctorate
0.19%

When Were Homes Built

Port Wentworth's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 2000 - Present (70%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (12%) and 1940 - 1959 (9%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

2000 - Present
70%
1960 - 1979
12%
1940 - 1959
9%
1980 - 1999
8%
Before 1939
0.86%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Port Wentworth's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. The largest share of homes have 3 Bedrooms (41%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (30%) and 4 Bedrooms (12%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
41%
2 Bedrooms
30%
4 Bedrooms
12%
5 or More Bedrooms
11%
1 Bedroom
6%
No Bedrooms
0%

What Is the Average Age

Port Wentworth's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 35 - 44 (20%), 45 - 54 (14%), and Under 10 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

35 - 44
20%
45 - 54
14%
Under 10
14%
10 - 17
13%
18 - 24
12%
25 - 34
11%
65 Plus
9%
55 - 64
8%

Property Market Trends at Port Wentworth

Port Wentworth's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $204,900. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,648 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Port Wentworth's dynamic real estate landscape.

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