The Town FilesSavannah, Georgia
City in Chatham County · population 147,780 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $248,900
- Household income
- $57,137
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 34.0
Savannah is a city of 147,780 people in Chatham County, Georgia. The median home is worth $248,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 97% of Georgia towns, better for cycling than 97% of Georgia towns.
How Savannah ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Savannah is worth $248,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $57,137, which is more affordable than 20% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,382 a month. 45.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Savannah | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,382 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $57,137 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 45.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.0% | — |
Who lives in Savannah
| People | Savannah | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Savannah
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 40.0°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 22 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Savannah since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 23, 1980 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 4, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 77 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 26, 2023.
Severe weather in Chatham County since 1996
Chatham County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Chatham County
Chatham County had 170,836 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,834 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Savannah itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Savannah
50 public schools with 27,721 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins High School | 9-12 | 1,179 | 14.4 |
| Godley Station School | PK-8 | 1,133 | 14.5 |
| Windsor Forest High School | 9-12 | 1,007 | 16.5 |
| Hesse School | PK-8 | 995 | 13.8 |
| Beach High School | 9-12 | 904 | 14.8 |
| Gould Elementary School | PK-5 | 887 | 14.1 |
| Savannah Arts Academy | 9-12 | 853 | 13.5 |
| Islands High School | 9-12 | 814 | 15.4 |
| Johnson High School | 9-12 | 797 | 11.7 |
| Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts | PK-8 | 776 | 11.6 |
| Southwest Elementary School | PK-5 | 729 | 15.2 |
| Southwest Middle School | 6-8 | 712 | 14.8 |
Towns near Savannah
- Georgetown, GA2.9 mi · 11,916 people · home $274,900
- Garden City, GA5.3 mi · 10,289 people · home $169,400
- Montgomery, GA7.2 mi · 4,443 people · home $387,700
- Pooler, GA7.4 mi · 25,711 people · home $322,400
- Thunderbolt, GA8.6 mi · 2,556 people · home $334,600
- Skidaway Island, GA10.1 mi · 9,310 people · home $803,700
- Bloomingdale, GA10.3 mi · 2,790 people · home $236,000
- Richmond Hill, GA10.3 mi · 16,633 people · home $313,400
Savannah questions
Is Savannah, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Savannah scores better for retirees than 20% of Georgia towns and quieter than 4%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.0).
How much does a house cost in Savannah?
The median owner-occupied home in Savannah is valued at $248,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,137, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,382 a month.
What is the weather like in Savannah?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 40.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Savannah get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Savannah since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 23, 1980. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)