Primary sources for Savannah, GA
- Census Bureau profile of Savannah, GA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Savannah, GA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Savannah, GA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Savannah, GA
Electricity rates in Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, GA ranks 2 of 44 Georgia cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1971). Savannah, Georgia has 147,546 residents in 58,632 households; 67.8% heat with electricity.
Savannah on the map
Chatham County, with Savannah marked
Housing and heating in Savannah
Savannah, GA: 40,847 of 68,153 homes were built before 1980 and 15,174 in 2000 or later. Savannah, GA has 37,722 detached houses, 15,214 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 917 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Savannah, GA
% of homes by decade built, Savannah, GA
- 17pre-40
- 740s
- 1450s
- 1160s
- 1270s
- 1180s
- 690s
- 900s
- 1210s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Savannah, GA
| Savannah, GA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA, median year built | 1971 | 1985 | -14 years | 43 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, built before 1980 | 59.9% | 43.7% | +16.3 points | 3 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, built 2000 or later | 22.3% | 31.7% | -9.5 points | 36 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, detached houses | 55.3% | 61.4% | -6.1 points | 29 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 22.3% | 19.4% | +2.9 points | 28 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, mobile homes | 1.3% | 3.3% | -2.0 points | 17 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, renter households | 55.6% | 43.7% | +11.9 points | 9 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, median home value | $225,200 | $273,300 | -$48,100 | 31 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, median gross rent a month | $1,302 | $1,382 | -$80 | 30 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, people per household | 2.35 | 2.41 | -0.06 | 36 of 44 |
Facts about Savannah
- Residents of Savannah, GA, ACS 2023
- 147,5465 of 44 Georgia cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Savannah, GA
- $56,78235 of 44 of those cities
- Households in Savannah, GA
- 58,6322.52 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Savannah, GA
- 44.4%26,019 owners and 32,613 renter households
- Housing units in Savannah, GA
- 68,1539,521 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Savannah, GA
- 67.8%39,756 of 58,632 homes
- Land area of Savannah, GA
- 108.9 sq mi1,355.0 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Savannah, GA
- 3.2%at 1,074 kWh a month over the $56,782 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Savannah, GA
- 288NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 195.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Savannah, GA
- 197140,847 of 68,153 homes (59.9%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Savannah, GA
- $225,200$1,302 gross rent a month, 6.94% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Savannah
Compare Savannah with nearby cities
| City near Savannah, GA | Distance from Savannah | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA (this page) | 0 mi | 147,546 | $56,782 | 1971 | $225,200 | 288 | 10.1% |
| Hinesville, GA | 27.9 mi southwest | 35,282 (-112,264) | $59,216 (+$2,434) | 1991 (+20 yr) | $174,300 (-$50,900) | 129 (-159) | 6.1% (-3.9 pts) |
| Statesboro, GA | 44.6 mi northwest | 33,705 (-113,841) | $42,884 (-$13,898) | 1988 (+17 yr) | $158,600 (-$66,600) | 164 (-124) | 9.8% (-0.3 pts) |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA | 106.2 mi northwest | 201,504 (+53,958) | $53,134 (-$3,648) | 1980 (+9 yr) | $162,900 (-$62,300) | 191 (-97) | 8.3% (-1.8 pts) |
| Martinez, GA | 116.4 mi northwest | 33,019 (-114,527) | $85,617 (+$28,835) | 1985 (+14 yr) | $231,400 (+$6,200) | 223 (-65) | 8.7% (-1.3 pts) |
| Evans, GA | 120.3 mi northwest | 37,718 (-109,828) | $126,767 (+$69,985) | 1999 (+28 yr) | $345,800 (+$120,600) | 203 (-85) | 7.9% (-2.1 pts) |
Who supplies Savannah
Chatham County lists 1 utility for Savannah, GA (147,546 residents): homes pay 13.98 cents per kWh, about $150 a month at 1,074 kWh, 3.2% of the $56,782 Savannah median income. Chatham County page.
Outage risk around Savannah
Savannah, GA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 279 wind and 9 tornado, 195.2 per 100,000 residents of 147,546. Top gust near Savannah, GA: 79 knots, 91 mph. Damage near Savannah, GA: $87K.
Reports within 15 miles of Savannah, GA
wind and tornado reports, Savannah, GA
- 60'15
- 33'16
- 18'17
- 7'18
- 42'19
- 22'20
- 7'21
- 19'22
- 26'23
- 20'24
- 34'25
| Savannah, GA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA, 2015 | 59 | 1 | 60 |
| Savannah, GA, 2016 | 30 | 3 | 33 |
| Savannah, GA, 2017 | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| Savannah, GA, 2018 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Savannah, GA, 2019 | 41 | 1 | 42 |
| Savannah, GA, 2020 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Savannah, GA, 2021 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Savannah, GA, 2022 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Savannah, GA, 2023 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Savannah, GA, 2024 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Savannah, GA, 2025 | 33 | 1 | 34 |
Cost of living with electricity in Savannah
Savannah, GA: 58,632 households at $1,867 a year per home for electricity (Chatham County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $109.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,015 a year per household.
| Group in Savannah, GA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Savannah, GA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA, all households | 58,632 | $1,867 | $109.5 million | 3.29% |
| Savannah, GA, homeowners | 26,019 | $2,126 | $55.3 million | 3.74% |
| Savannah, GA, renters | 32,613 | $1,526 | $49.8 million | 2.69% |
Who lives in Savannah: income, cars, homes
In Savannah, GA, 6,191 households own no vehicle and 26,995 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Savannah, GA, 18,476 of 58,632 households earn under $35,000, 18,611 $35,000-$75,000, 15,032 $75,000-$150,000 and 6,513 $150,000 or more. 26,819 residents of Savannah, GA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 33.7. Savannah, GA homes: 35,966 have 3+ bedrooms, 10,228 none or one, median 5.3 rooms. In Savannah, GA, 16,599 of 30,683 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 27,467 households moved in since 2018 and 9,137 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. Of 70,137 workers in Savannah, GA, 7,049 work from home, 49,348 drive alone, 1,800 ride transit and 2,652 walk.
Household income in Savannah, GA
| Savannah, GA | Value | Rank in Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA, households under $35,000 | 31.5% | 10 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, households $150,000 or more | 11.1% | 35 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, residents below poverty | 19.5% | 11 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, median age | 33.7 | 34 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 52.8% | 34 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, households without a vehicle | 10.6% | 9 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, households with 2+ vehicles | 46.0% | 38 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, workers at home | 10.1% | 29 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, cost-burdened renters | 54.1% | 22 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, moved in since 2018 | 46.8% | 14 of 44 |
| Savannah, GA, moved in before 2000 | 15.6% | 13 of 44 |
Analyst note on Savannah
Savannah, GA counts 147,546 residents in 58,632 households, on 108.9 square miles. Household income in Savannah, GA is $56,782; 26,019 of its 58,632 households own. 39,756 of the 58,632 occupied homes in Savannah, GA heat with electricity.
Savannah, GA has 68,153 housing units, 9,521 of them vacant or seasonal. Savannah, GA ranks 9 of 44 Georgia cities for the share of renter households (56%). Savannah, GA ranks 9 of 44 Georgia cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (68%).
Savannah, GA ranks 9 of 44 Georgia cities for households without a vehicle (10.6%).
ZIP codes in Savannah
| ZIP area touching Savannah, GA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Savannah | Share of Savannah's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 31419 (Savannah, GA) | 55.6% | 38.0% |
| 31405 (Savannah, GA) | 45.8% | 13.4% |
| 31407 (Savannah, GA) | 28.4% | 9.0% |
| 31406 (Savannah, GA) | 28.5% | 7.0% |
| 31404 (Savannah, GA) | 50.4% | 6.5% |
| 31409 (Savannah, GA) | 100.0% | 6.3% |
| 31408 (Savannah, GA) | 29.5% | 5.8% |
| 31302 (Savannah, GA) | 11.8% | 4.6% |
| 31415 (Savannah, GA) | 72.5% | 4.5% |
| 31401 (Savannah, GA) | 100.0% | 3.2% |
| 31421 (Savannah, GA) | 79.1% | 1.1% |
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Questions on Savannah
Savannah: what is the electricity rate?
Savannah, GA has no price of its own; its 147,546 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 1,074 kWh month costs $150.
Savannah: how does it rank among Georgia cities?
Savannah, GA: rank 5 of 44 by its 147,546 residents, rank 35 of 44 by $56,782 median income.
Savannah: how many homes heat with electricity?
Savannah, GA: 39,756 of 58,632 occupied homes, 67.8%; Chatham County 70.7%.
Savannah: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,074 kWh a month, 3.2% of the $56,782 median income in Savannah, GA.
Savannah: damaging storms reported nearby?
288 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Savannah, GA, 2015 to 2025, 195.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Savannah?
Savannah, GA: median home built 1971; 40,847 of 68,153 homes (59.9%) predate 1980, 37,722 are detached and 15,214 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Savannah, GA households have no car?
6,191 households; 26,995 have two or more.
How many households in Savannah, GA earn under $35,000?
18,476 of 58,632, against 6,513 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Savannah, GA live below the poverty line?
26,819 residents.