Best Neighborhoods in Savannah, GA for Military Families (Hunter AAF & Fort Stewart Buyers)

Savannah is the biggest, most varied market in this guide series — which means "moving to Savannah" isn’t really one decision. It’s a choice between a dozen very different neighborhoods with very different prices, commutes, and character.

This guide focuses on the areas that actually make sense for military buyers commuting to Hunter Army Airfield or, for the more commute-tolerant, Fort Stewart.

Savannah at a Glance

• Home to Hunter Army Airfield, located in the city’s Southside
  
  
• Hunter AAF sits less than 10 miles from downtown Savannah
  
  
• Fort Stewart is roughly 40 miles / about an hour away via GA-144, with Richmond Hill roughly at the halfway point
  
  
• Home to one of the largest National Historic Landmark districts in the country — the Oglethorpe Plan’s 22 historic squares
  
  

Neighborhoods Worth Knowing

• Southside Savannah — Contains Hunter Army Airfield itself; a mix of 1960s–70s housing and newer construction, close to Oglethorpe Mall and about 15 minutes to downtown
  
  
• Georgetown — An established, generally more affordable residential community on the Southside, popular with buyers who want proximity without downtown prices
  
  
• Wilmington Island — A waterfront/coastal area east of downtown with a wide price range — from condos to multi-million-dollar waterfront homes
  
  
• Godley Station — A large master-planned community straddling the Savannah/Pooler line, close to I-95 and the airport, about 15 miles from Historic Savannah — covered in more depth in our Pooler guide
  
  
• Midtown / Ardsley Park — Early-1900s Craftsman bungalows on tree-lined streets, closer to downtown
  
  
• The Islands (Skidaway Island, Isle of Hope, Tybee Island) — Barrier-island and waterfront character, including Tybee Island itself for buyers who want beach living with a longer commute
  
  

Schools: Savannah-Chatham County Public School System

Savannah is served by the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS), the largest district in the region. School quality and character vary significantly by neighborhood and specific campus — use SCCPSS’s official school-zone lookup for any address you’re considering rather than judging by neighborhood reputation alone.

What Homes Cost in Savannah

As of mid-2026, Zillow’s home value index for Savannah proper was $325,155 (down about 2.8% year over year). Prices vary widely by neighborhood: Wilmington Island listings, for example, span roughly $189,000 to nearly $4 million, with the bulk clustering between $400,000 and $750,000. Godley Station and Southside options generally run lower than the Historic District and Islands. Treat any figure here as a snapshot — confirm current pricing for the specific neighborhood and property type you’re considering.

Two Things Worth Knowing Before You Offer

Homes in Savannah’s Historic District carry real appraisal considerations: strict renovation rules protect the district’s character, but they also mean true comparable sales can be harder to find, which can complicate both conventional and VA appraisals. Talk to your lender early if you’re considering a historic property.

Coastal Georgia flood risk is real and varies block by block. Flood zone (AE and VE zones carry meaningfully higher premiums than Zone X) should factor into your neighborhood decision as much as school zone or commute — check the FEMA flood map for any specific address before you fall in love with it.

Life in Savannah

Beyond the commute math, Savannah offers what none of the smaller towns in this series can: a genuinely major city’s worth of dining, culture, and history — River Street, Forsyth Park, and the historic squares among them — plus quick access to Tybee Island’s beaches. For military families who want big-city amenities within reach of the installation, Savannah is the option that delivers it, at a price and commute that varies enormously by neighborhood.

Why Work With Kevin Thomas

Relocating to Savannah — whether it's your first PCS or your fifth — deserves a buyer's agent who knows the area beyond the MLS listing sheet. Kevin Thomas is a military buyer's agent with Level 10 Real Estate Group, based in Coastal Georgia, who works specifically with families moving on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield timelines.

• ✓ Straight answers about neighborhoods, schools, and commute — not just the sales pitch
  
  
• ✓ VA Loan guidance from pre-approval through closing
  
  
• ✓ Experience working around PCS timelines and remote/virtual home searches
  
  
• ✓ A local resource who keeps helping after closing day
  
  

Your Next Step

Call or text Kevin Thomas: (912) 980-6153

Kevin Thomas with Level 10 Real Estate Group helps military families relocating to Savannah find the right home, use their VA Loan benefit wisely, and settle in with confidence.