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. What would you do? Any help is appreciated. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Ava King
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much manageable but now it's decent.
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Christina K.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Michael H.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in South for 4 years. Moved from Denver for my partner's job. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is decent. We bought in 2024 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. retail is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are reasonable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I love the pace of life here. The outdoor scene is improving - we have national forests within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. South schools are hit or miss. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Urban sprawl is real. Road conditions need improvement. And outdoor recreation can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 6/10. Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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