At a Glance
Median Income
$131,397
$52,587 per capita
Home Value
$368,200
Zillow: $401,112
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
9.0% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Savannah residents earn a median household income of $131,397 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,587. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Savannah is $368,200 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,112. Median rent is $1,875/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2008.
Education
42.4% of adults in Savannah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Savannah has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,877
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density7,090/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$131,397
Per Capita$52,587
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$368,200
Rent$1,875
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$401,112
Housing Units2,208
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation583 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute42 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Savannah was built in 2008.
24.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.