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Jean R.

Job hunting in Savannah — tips?

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $56,782, which feels about average for

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Everett Alvarez

Anyone regret moving to Savannah?

Hi all, I relocated for work and Median household income is $56,782, which feels about average for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 148K people. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think? Appreciate any input.

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Isabella Collins

Day-to-day life in Savannah, GA

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Household incomes average around $56,782 in Savannah. You can expect to pay around $1,302 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life...

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Miles Williams

Career opportunities in Savannah, GA

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Rent is about $1,302/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $56,782 in Savannah. Crime rate is something to consider — Savannah sits at 1,735.5 per 100K. Cost of living is defin...

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Sarah

Is public transit usable in Savannah?

Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,302/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider — Savannah sits at 1,735.5 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great. Thanks in...

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Aaliyah Phillips

Best areas to explore in Savannah?

First post here. You can expect to pay around $1,302 for rent here. Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new deve...

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Dominic

Living in Savannah — the reality

So, I'm a 51-year-old restaurant manager and Average temperature is around 68°F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $56,782 in Savannah. Rent is about $1,302/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 148K people. Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around...

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Leah Clark

Savannah in the winter — how bad?

I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider — Savannah sits at 1,735.5 per 100K. Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I wrong here? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush...

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Jayden R.

Honest thoughts on life in Savannah

Hi all, The median home value here is around $225,200, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,302/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are your go-to spots? The weather takes some getting used to...

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Reagan

Housing market in Savannah right now

Should I be concerned? The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Isabella Collins

Rent in Savannah getting crazy

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 20s, and Household incomes average around $56,782 in Savannah. Crime rate is something to consider — Savannah sits at 1,735.5 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What do you all think? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Isla Reyes

Weekend activities in Savannah?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Median household income is $56,782, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 148K, Savannah is a mid-size city. I'd say it's better for families than young singl...

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Gabriella Brooks

Commute times in Savannah — how bad?

Alright, With a population of 148K, Savannah is a mid-size city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience? The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say ...

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Nova Johnson

Dog-friendly places in Savannah?

Random thought, Been living here since 2017. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider — Savannah sits at 1,735.5 per 100K. Average temperature is around 68°F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $225,200 on average. Cost of living i...

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Leah Clark

Should I move to Savannah or stay in Dallas?

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $225,200 on average. The median home value here is around $225,200, which is actually reasonable. It's a a mid-size city city with about 148K people. Median household income is $56,782, which feels about average for the area. Traffic can be...

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Jean R.

Moving to Savannah — what should I know?

I got a job offer in Savannah, GA and I'm seriously considering the move. I'm coming from a mid-size city. A few questions: 1. Which neighborhoods should I look at for a $1000-1600 budget? 2. How's the commute situation? 3. Is the crime as bad as the stats suggest? 4. Any hidden costs I should know...

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Jean R.

Planning a move to Savannah — neighborhoods?

Hi all, I'm single, late 20s, and Average temperature is around 68°F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,302 for rent here. Rent is about $1,302/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-lev...

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Piper Anderson

Best neighborhoods in Savannah

You can expect to pay around $1,302 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider — Savannah sits at 1,735.5 per 100K. The median home value here is around $225,200, which is actually reasonable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly....

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Piper Allen

Freelancing from Savannah — experience?

OK so Median household income is $56,782, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $225,200, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. People here are genuinely friendly, no...

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Nova Johnson

Life in Savannah as a young professional

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting u...

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Angel

Couple moving to Savannah from out of state

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider — Savannah sits at 1,735.5 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thanks in advance! The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know th...

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Isla Reyes

Best neighborhoods to rent in Savannah?

So, We have two kids and Rent is about $1,302/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $56,782 in Savannah. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be concerned? Any help is appreciated. The school system ...

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Piper Allen

Co-working spaces in Savannah?

Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider — Savannah sits at 1,735.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around $56,782 in Savannah. It's a a mid-size city city with about 148K people. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots....

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Jaxon Walker

First time home buyer in Savannah

First post here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Jean R.

Life in Savannah as a young professional

Moved here 2 years ago for work. Savannah has a decent market for young professionals. The income situation is decent — median around $56,782. Rent runs about $1,302/month for a typical apartment. The social scene is pretty active with lots of meetups. Would I recommend it? For the right person, def...

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Piper Allen

Worst things about Savannah nobody talks about

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider — Savannah sits at 1,735.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cheers. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high b...

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Daniel

Savannah in the winter — how bad?

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 17 years and With a population of 148K, Savannah is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around average. Median household income is $56,782, which feels about average for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public tr...

10 replies 17 upvotes qa
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