Living in Savannah, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Savannah · Census data 2020–2024
Savannah has 473 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $49,792 (42% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $71,000.
Savannah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Savannah at a glance
- Population
- 473
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $49,792State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $71,000State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Savannah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Savannah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Savannah the median home value is $71,000, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,035 a month in housing costs.
Savannah median household income
The median household income in Savannah is $49,792 and the income per person is $29,772. 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Savannah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 242
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.13
Savannah demographics
- Population
- 473
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 29.2%
- Households
- 217
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Savannah ›
Education in Savannah
10% of adults 25 and older in Savannah have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Savannah
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Savannah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | 473 | $49,792 | $71,000 | — |
| Clyde | 2,001 | $62,407 | $96,900 | $757 |
| Port Byron | 900 | $48,750 | $100,500 | $1,071 |
| Weedsport | 1,954 | $70,865 | $166,800 | $1,156 |
| Cayuga | 575 | $97,885 | $158,100 | $728 |
| North Rose | 564 | $57,500 | $113,100 | $855 |
| Seneca Falls | 6,956 | $59,864 | $123,700 | $951 |
| Wolcott | 1,444 | $43,261 | $90,500 | $663 |
| Lyons | 3,738 | $67,850 | $90,500 | $916 |
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What is the median household income in Savannah, NY?
The median household income in Savannah is $49,792, 42% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $71,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Savannah, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Savannah?
The median age in Savannah is 43.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Savannah?
The average commute to work in Savannah is 27 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Savannah?
The unemployment rate in Savannah is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Savannah?
10% 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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