At a Glance
Median Income
$47,857
$29,280 per capita
Home Value
$79,600
Zillow: $169,970
Median Rent
$729/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
19.8% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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 $47,857 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,280. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,739 business establishments, including 173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Savannah is $79,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,970. Median rent is $729/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.4% of adults in Savannah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Savannah has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population436
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density369/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,857
Per Capita$29,280
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,063M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,600
Rent$729
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$169,970
Housing Units189
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation422 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 44%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Savannah was founded in 1854.
The median home in Savannah was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.