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Savannah, Georgia
Historic squares, coastal warmth.
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At a glance
148,000
Population
33
Median age
$54,000
Median income
$335,000
Median home price
0.8%/yr
Property tax
$3,700
Monthly budget
97 (100=avg)
Cost of living
216/yr
Sunny days
44/100
Walk score
SAV — Savannah (20 min)
Airport
4/5
Healthcare
52/100
Safety
Climate: Mild coastal subtropical · State tax: Generous senior retirement-income exclusion
Why retire in Savannah?
Savannah's oak-canopied squares, walkable historic district, and nearby Tybee Island beaches come with Georgia's generous senior tax breaks.
Pros
- Beautiful walkable historic core
- Big senior tax exclusion
- Tybee Island beach nearby
- Affordable homes
Consider
- Hot, humid summers
- Higher crime in areas
- Hurricane exposure
Lifestyle
Strolling the squares, riverfront dining, art and film culture, and beach days on Tybee.
Housing options
Historic homes, The Landings 55+ community on Skidaway Island, and affordable suburbs.
Healthcare
Memorial Health and St. Joseph's/Candler serve the region.
Senior living resources
The Landings active-adult community
Senior Citizens Inc. programs
SCAD & lifelong learning
Faith communities
Local housing market
$335,000
Median sale price
50
Avg days on market
+3% yr/yr
Appreciation