What are the schools like in Savannah, GA?

Savannah is served primarily by Savannah-Chatham County. The district operates 33 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 12 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Savannah?

The median household income in Savannah, GA is $54,748 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.2%.

What is the weather like in Savannah, GA?

Savannah has an average high temperature of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches.

Savannah, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Savannah, GA affordable or expensive?

Savannah's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Savannah is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $203,300 and the median rent is $1,216 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Savannah, GA?

Savannah has a violent crime rate of 20.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of None per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Savannah, GA a Good Place to Live?

Savannah is a mid-sized city of 147,583 in Georgia, with a median household income of $54,748 and a 7.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Savannah stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Savannah is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Savannah city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.6

Savannah's overall cost of living index is 95.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Savannah costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Savannah, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$203,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,216	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,748	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Savannah's violent crime rate is 20.3 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

20.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Savannah is served primarily by Savannah-Chatham County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Savannah, GA	National Avg
School District	Savannah-Chatham County	—
Elementary Schools	33	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	12	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Savannah sees average highs of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Savannah, GA
Average High — January	61.4°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	52.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Savannah, GA	National Avg
Population	147,583	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	38.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	52.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Georgetown, GA 3 mi Henderson, GA 4 mi Garden City, GA 5 mi Vernonburg, GA 6 mi Pooler, GA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Savannah

Savannah, GA is covered by 8 ZIP codes:

31419 31405 31406 31404 31409 31415 31401 31421

Savannah vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Savannah, GA affordable or expensive?

Savannah's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Savannah roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $203,300 and median rent is $1,216/month.

What is the crime rate in Savannah, GA?

Savannah's violent crime rate is 20.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is None per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Savannah?

Public schools in Savannah are operated by Savannah-Chatham County. The district has 33 elementary, 9 middle, and 12 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Savannah, GA a good place to live?

Savannah, GA has a population of 147,583, a median household income of $54,748, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Savannah?

Savannah averages 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Savannah?

Savannah, GA is covered by 8 ZIP codes: 31419, 31405, 31406, 31404, 31409, 31415, 31401, 31421.

What is the population of Savannah?

The population of Savannah, Georgia is 147,583 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Savannah?

Key numbers for living in Savannah: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $203,300, median household income $54,748, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Savannah side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.