Living in Savannah, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Savannah · Census data 2020–2024
Savannah has 6,469 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $142,868 (82% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $400,000, the median rent is $2,000/month.
Savannah at a glance
- Population
- 6,469
- Median age
- 36.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $142,868State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $400,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,000/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.4%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Savannah a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 82% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 10%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Savannah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Savannah the median home value is $400,000, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,000 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,654 a month in housing costs.
Savannah median household income
The median household income in Savannah is $142,868 and the income per person is $48,135. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Savannah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,200
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2008
- Average household size
- 2.96
Savannah demographics
- Population
- 6,469
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 2,182
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Savannah ›
Education in Savannah
35.4% of adults 25 and older in Savannah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Savannah
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 32.6%
- Drive alone
- 53%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Savannah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | 6,469 | $142,868 | $400,000 | $2,000 |
| Paloma Creek | 3,016 | $91,534 | $346,800 | $2,576 |
| Paloma Creek South | 8,860 | $121,747 | $364,900 | $2,664 |
| Little Elm | 54,820 | $119,219 | $420,700 | $1,953 |
| Providence Village | 8,721 | $110,430 | $351,000 | $2,413 |
| Cross Roads | 2,035 | $124,145 | $632,300 | $1,750 |
| Hackberry | 2,979 | $109,769 | $416,600 | $2,208 |
| Prosper | 37,869 | $195,281 | $823,700 | $2,176 |
| Krugerville | 1,577 | $117,917 | $426,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Savannah, TX?
The median household income in Savannah is $142,868, 82% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $400,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Savannah?
The median gross rent in Savannah is $2,000 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Savannah, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 82% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 10%.
What is the median age in Savannah?
The median age in Savannah is 36.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Savannah?
The average commute to work in Savannah is 40 minutes; 32.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Savannah?
The unemployment rate in Savannah is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Savannah?
35.4% 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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