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Savannah, GA

Founded 1733Chatham CountyElev. 15 m
Population
147,546
Median home
$225,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
49
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Savannah

Savannah is home to roughly 147,546 residents. Savannah was founded in 1733 and sits in Chatham County. The median age is 33.7 and the median household income is $56,782. Homes carry a median value of $225,200, and about 44% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (51.1%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
147,546
Median age
33.7
Median household income
$56,782
Per-capita income
$32,004
Poverty rate
19.5%
High-school grad or higher
89.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32%
Unemployment
6.7%
Avg. commute
20.4 min
Work from home
10.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White35.5%
Hispanic or Latino7.1%
Black51.1%
Asian2.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.6%
Service23.4%
Sales & office21.3%
Production, transportation & material moving15.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$225,200
Median gross rent
$1,302/mo
Owner-occupied
44.4%
Median year built
1971
Households
58,632
Avg. household size
2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Savannah has 49 public schools — 27 elementary, 7 middle, 11 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 15 schools
Reading27%
Math29%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Beach High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Islands High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Jenkins High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Johnson High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Savannah Arts AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Savannah Early College High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Savannah Regional Youth Detention CenterHighGrades 6–12
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah HighHighGrades 9–12
Windsor Forest High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Coastal Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
DeRenne Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Hubert Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime100% below national
Savannah0
Georgia372
United States386
↓ 100% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime100% below national
Savannah0
Georgia1,919
United States1,952
↓ 100% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Savannah Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Savannah.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Chatham County
Coastal floodingVery High
HurricaneVery High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Savannah is in Chatham County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Savannah was founded in 1733 and sits in Chatham County. Elevation ~15 m.

Population trend
149K130K147,54619802024
Map of Savannah
Savannah, GA
Where Savannah is
AtlantaColumbusAugusta-Richmond CountyMacon-Bibb CountySavannahAthens-Clarke County
Historic places

35 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 12 National Historic Landmarks.

Owens-Thomas HouseTelfair AcademyScarbrough, William, HouseAndrew Low HousePaint and Coach ShopGray BuildingBattlefield Park, Carpentry ShopFort James Jackson
Notable people from Savannah
Dianna AgronFlannery O'ConnorStacy KeachCharles CoburnMiriam HopkinsEllen Axson WilsonConrad AikenJohn C. FrémontRaphael WarnockJohnny Mercer
People searches in Savannah
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Nearby cities
Pooler (7 mi)Hinesville (28 mi)Statesboro (45 mi)Augusta-Richmond County (106 mi)Valdosta (147 mi)Warner Robins (149 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Savannah, GA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Savannah, Georgia.

Edward Miller, 40
Savannah · Chatham County · 31419
AKA Edward C Miller
Keith Derrell King, 47
Savannah · Chatham County · 31405
AKA Keith D King, Keith Darell King
George Andrew Smith Iii, 49
Savannah · Chatham County · 31419
AKA George Smith, George A Smith
Charles L Adams, 56
Savannah · Chatham County · 31406
Charles L Adams, 56
Savannah · 31406
AKA Charles Adams, Charles Leonnarre Adams
Charles Green
Savannah · 31405
Charles Dorian Robinson, 41
Savannah · Chatham County · 31406
AKA Charles Robinson, Charles D Robinson
Charles William Moore Sr., 79
Savannah · 31401
AKA Charles W Moore, Charles William Moore
Charles William Moore Sr, 79
Savannah · Chatham County · 31401
AKA Charles W Moore
Charles Wilbur Miller, 84
Savannah · Chatham County · 31419
AKA Charles Wilber Miller, Charles Miller
Charles Edward Williams, 37
Savannah · Chatham County · 31405
Timothy Bernard Sapp, 57ABSCONDER
Savannah · Chatham County · 31406
AKA Joseph Martin, Charlie Sapp
Joseph Pannal Moore, 71
Savannah · Chatham County · 31404
AKA Joel Moore, Joel Pannal Moore
Lawtis Donald Rhoden, 77
Savannah · Chatham County · 31404
AKA Rodger Roy Carrol, Ray Carroll
Donald Marquis Baker, 49
Savannah · Chatham County · 31406
AKA Donald Baker, Ralph Jermine Johnson
Matthew Thomas Collins, 39
Savannah · Chatham County · 31419
AKA Matthew Thomas, Matthew Collins Thomas

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Savannah — frequently asked

What is the population of Savannah, Georgia?
Savannah has a population of about 147,546, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Savannah?
The median home value in Savannah is $225,200, and the median gross rent is $1,302/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Savannah safe? What is the crime rate?
Savannah Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Savannah face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Chatham County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, hurricane, ice storm.
How many schools are in Savannah?
Savannah has 49 public schools (27 elementary, 7 middle, 11 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Savannah?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Savannah. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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