At a Glance
Median Income
$56,782
$32,004 per capita
Home Value
$225,200
Zillow: $322,470
Median Rent
$1,302/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,736/100K
5,867/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Savannah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Savannah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Savannah a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Savannah residents earn a median household income of $56,782 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,004. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,085 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Savannah is $225,200 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,470. Median rent is $1,302/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Savannah reports 1,736 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 357% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,867/100K.
Education
32.0% of adults in Savannah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Savannah has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population147,546
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,348/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,782
Per Capita$32,004
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$3,405M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A
Home Value$225,200
Rent$1,302
Ownership44.4%
Zillow$322,470
Housing Units67,223
Rent Burden32.4%
Crime
F
Violent1,736/100K
Property5,867/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,532/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed254 Mbps
EV Stations71
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Savannah was founded in 1733.
The median home in Savannah was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 254 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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