Living in Savannah, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Savannah · Census data 2020–2024
Savannah has 147,898 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $57,137 (26% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $248,900, the median rent is $1,382/month.
Savannah at a glance
- Population
- 147,898
- Median age
- 34State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $57,137State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $248,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,382/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 45.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Savannah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Savannah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Savannah the median home value is $248,900, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,382 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,592 a month in housing costs.
Savannah median household income
The median household income in Savannah is $57,137 and the income per person is $33,007. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Savannah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 68,174
- Owner-occupied
- 45.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.6%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.36
Savannah demographics
- Population
- 147,898
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 58,192
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Savannah ›
Education in Savannah
33.3% of adults 25 and older in Savannah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Savannah
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Savannah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | 147,898 | $57,137 | $248,900 | $1,382 |
| Georgetown | 11,158 | $74,256 | $274,900 | $1,529 |
| Henderson | 1,952 | $104,385 | $341,600 | $1,640 |
| Garden City | 10,426 | $47,814 | $169,400 | $1,282 |
| Vernonburg | 133 | $184,750 | $1,000,000 | $1,200 |
| Montgomery | 4,976 | $90,843 | $387,700 | $1,382 |
| Pooler | 28,466 | $91,766 | $322,400 | $1,671 |
| Isle of Hope | 2,053 | $105,478 | $453,900 | — |
| Thunderbolt | 2,533 | $75,234 | $334,600 | $1,708 |
More for people moving to Savannah
Savannah ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Savannah: FAQ
What is the median household income in Savannah, GA?
The median household income in Savannah is $57,137, 26% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Savannah?
The median home value in Savannah is $248,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Savannah?
The median gross rent in Savannah is $1,382 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Savannah, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Savannah?
The median age in Savannah is 34 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Savannah?
The average commute to work in Savannah is 21 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Savannah?
The unemployment rate in Savannah is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Savannah?
33.3% of adults in Savannah have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: