Living in Savannah, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Savannah · Census data 2020–2024
Savannah has 5,053 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $62,535 (12% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $161,500, the median rent is $852/month.
Savannah at a glance
- Population
- 5,053
- Median age
- 39State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,535State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $161,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $852/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 62.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Savannah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Missouri median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Savannah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Savannah the median home value is $161,500, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $852 per month, which is 25.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,216 a month in housing costs.
Savannah median household income
The median household income in Savannah is $62,535 and the income per person is $32,133. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Savannah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,348
- Owner-occupied
- 62.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.2%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.31
Savannah demographics
- Population
- 5,053
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 2,131
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Savannah ›
Education in Savannah
27% of adults 25 and older in Savannah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Savannah
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
Savannah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | 5,053 | $62,535 | $161,500 | $852 |
| Amazonia | 286 | $79,500 | $82,700 | — |
| Country Club | 2,935 | $81,042 | $205,000 | $1,129 |
| Rosendale | 130 | $79,375 | $31,900 | — |
| Cosby | 130 | $57,917 | $106,300 | $778 |
| Bolckow | 197 | $48,750 | $86,100 | $550 |
| St. Joseph | 71,236 | $57,956 | $154,200 | $898 |
| Union Star | 559 | $61,299 | $105,700 | $913 |
| Wathena | 1,554 | $87,222 | $161,800 | $428 |
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What is the median household income in Savannah, MO?
The median household income in Savannah is $62,535, 12% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $161,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Savannah?
The median gross rent in Savannah is $852 per month, about 25.3% of household income.
Is Savannah, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Missouri median.
What is the median age in Savannah?
The median age in Savannah is 39 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Savannah?
The average commute to work in Savannah is 17 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Savannah?
The unemployment rate in Savannah is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Savannah?
27% 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.
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