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Savannah, GA

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Demographics

Majority BlackSimpson's Diversity Index: 61
Population147,546
Foreign Born3.6%
Population Density1,348people per mi²
Median Age33.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

99/100

1% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Savannah, Georgia

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $21k$39k
Comfortable $44k$64k
Luxury $103k+$159k+
Elite (Top 5%) $128k+$199k+
Affordability Ratio

88%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean86%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
9
Negative
9

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

3.5mi

Airport

Hunter Army Airfield Visitor Control Center

4.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Savannah, GA

0.5mi

Critical Amenities

Golf4Nearest 1.7 mi
Camping20Nearest 2.3 mi
Marina10Nearest 1.6 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range7Nearest 4.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$57k+3.7%
24% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$312k
53% below US avg
College Educated
32.0%
9% below US avg
WFH
10.1%
29% below US avg
Homeownership
44.4%
32% below US avg
Median Home
$225k
20% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 77% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
1.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−91.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−84.7%
Homicide
0.10 / 1k Residents102% above state avg
Robbery
0.03 / 1k Residents91% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.45 / 1k Residents77% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−97.4%
Burglary
0.06 / 1k Residents96% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
0.50 / 1k Residents95% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+8Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Savannah, Georgia
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.9% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (12% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season305 days358 frost-free
Annual Rainfall55.1"
Elevation72 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
B
Fair714 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,348/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Poor9 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorHurricane
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 748 mi · coast 0.1 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$276.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNew York8.3M people are 714 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital223 miAtlanta, GA
Nearest Prison4.8 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-15T23:50:20.000Z

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