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Savannah, GA

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Savannah.

Population: 139,243 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Savannah, GA is $449,345 — down 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $485,425 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,759/month. 33 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, hurricane, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$449,345

Typical home value

-3.8%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$449,345
1-year appreciation
-3.8%
3-year appreciation
+0.1%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+101.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2024)
$472,765
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$485,425
Median list price
$491,375
Median price per sqft
$252
1-year sale-price change
-8.5%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
573
For-sale inventory
943
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
912
1-year forecast
-1.4%
Days to pending
80 days
New listings (monthly)
196

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,759/mo
1-year rent change
-0.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,481/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,542/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,679/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,484/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
33
Elementary schools
19
Middle schools
5
High schools
7
Charter schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Savannah-Chatham County, Department of Juvenile Justice
Schools include
Hubert Middle School, Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts, Savannah Classical Academy Charter School, Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School, Susie King Taylor Community School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, ice storm, lightning, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
3,039
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
61.7°F
Annual precipitation
52.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
214
Days with Moderate air quality
151
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-33,009
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,138
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,244

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Fort Pulaski National Monument (4 mi)
National parks include
Fort Pulaski National Monument, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, Fort Frederica National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Hunter Army Air Field (SVN) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hunter Army Air Field (SVN) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
9
Hospitals include
CANDLER HOSPITAL, SAVANNAH HEALTH SERVICES LLC DBA MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - SAVANNAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
71
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,618 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
38.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,372
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
78.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
154,079
Average weekly wage
$1,217
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,426

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SavannahState medianUS median
Typical home value$449,345$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$485,425$305,450$325,000
Median days on market67 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,759/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,372$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Savannah, GA?
$449,345.
What is the median sale price in Savannah, GA?
$485,425.
How long do homes take to sell in Savannah, GA?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Savannah, GA?
Typical rent: $1,759/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Savannah, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, ice storm, lightning, cold wave.
Is Savannah, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 3,039 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Savannah, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Savannah, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Savannah, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Savannah, GA?
33 schools (19 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Savannah, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Savannah, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Savannah, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Savannah

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