Councilman Randerwala Happy Spring and what a beautiful time it is in Port Wentworth, and that goes beyond just the weather! As your City Councilman, I'm thrilled to share with you some exciting developments in Port Wentworth. Over the last year, and since joining the Council in January, our city has experienced significant growth and economic advancement, making it an increasingly vibrant place to live, work, and play. To guide our future planning, we commissioned the Here's a summary of some key highlights from the report: Population: Port Wentworth's population is approximately 13,000 residents, a significant increase from earlier reports. Median Age and Income: The median age in our city is 35, and the median household income is $89,000. Education: Approximately 34% of our residents have some college education, and 19% hold a graduate or professional degree. Age Demographics: The majority of our adult residents fall within the 18-54 age range, with nearly 4,000 people between the ages of 35 and 54. Real Estate Trends: Since 2018, home sale prices have risen by nearly $100,000, with the current average at about $275,000. This significant increase hasn't yet factored in the upcoming Hyundai plant, Ghost Pirates training facility, or ongoing city infrastructure investments. Rental Market: Rent prices in Port Wentworth have also risen, averaging around $1,600 per month after the COVID-19 pandemic. Retail Dynamics: Demand in Port Wentworth slightly exceeds supply overall, with unmet needs in building materials and general merchandise. Clothing and grocery stores are slightly overrepresented, but with the city's rapid growth, this may not remain an issue for long.
These insights represent only a glimpse into the dynamic future of Port Wentworth. I invite you to visit our website next month for the full report and to stay tuned for more economic development updates in our newsletter. Please share this information with anyone seeking a new adventure in a fast-growing and thriving city. Thank you for your continued support, and let's work together to build an even better Port Wentworth. Don’t forget to #ChoosePortWentworth to Live, Experience, and Thrive! |
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Councilman Stephens Just got back from the ceremonial groundbreaking of Fire station 3 & PWFD Headquarters, off Highway 30 in what will be Anchor Park. This was a great and historic day for Chief Moore, members of the PWFD, Steve Davis, our City Staff and our city. This is yet another investment in our critical infrastructure. For far too long and way too many ways, our city has invested in our infrastructure. That is beginning to change within the city and especially on the North side of Port Wentworth. When completed, the Fire Station/Headquarters will be the first on the North side of town and will aide in the growth of our city. As our city continues to grow and thrive we will need additional facilities like this to better serve our citizens. Some of the benefits this new station will provide markedly improved response times for fire/paramedics, (given the circumstances, this could literally mean life or death), lower homeowners insurance rates for those close to the station and greater peace of mind for our citizenry. There are several more projects in our pipeline that will improve the quality of life for all of Port Wentworth. |
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