Housing by town in Chatham County, Georgia
Chatham County, Georgia has 16 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,471 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,085 in 2015–2019 (+35.6%; Up after inflation).
Skidaway Island has the highest median gross rent ($3,500 or more) and Vernonburg the lowest ($1,200).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,471 (±$27)
- Households that rent
- 43.2%
- Median household income
- $71,097
- Places
- 16
Cities, towns and townships in Chatham County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale | $1,538 | 38.6% | $60,250 | $236,000 | $1,474 |
| Dutch Island | — | 2.1% | $160,536 | $568,100 | $4,840 |
| Garden City | $1,282 | 56.3% | $47,814 | $169,400 | $1,116 |
| Georgetown (community) | $1,529 | 45.4% | $74,256 | $274,900 | $1,970 |
| Henderson | $1,640 | 29.4% | $104,385 | $341,600 | $2,625 |
| Isle of Hope | — | 5.2% | $105,478 | $453,900 | $3,440 |
| Montgomery | $1,382 | 20.2% | $90,843 | $387,700 | $3,243 |
| Pooler | $1,671 | 39.8% | $91,766 | $322,400 | $2,866 |
| Port Wentworth | $1,812 | 41.4% | $79,731 | $228,100 | $1,629 |
| Savannah | $1,382 | 54.6% | $57,137 | $248,900 | $2,040 |
| Skidaway Island | $3,500 or more | 7.8% | $136,156 | $803,700 | $6,388 |
| Thunderbolt | $1,708 | 38.5% | $75,234 | $334,600 | $3,316 |
| Tybee Island | $1,696 | 11.5% | $120,479 | $611,200 | $4,790 |
| Vernonburg | $1,200 | 23.4% | $184,750 | $1,000,000 | $5,000 |
| Whitemarsh Island | $1,777 | 23.6% | $101,729 | $399,700 | $3,420 |
| Wilmington Island | $1,752 | 23.0% | $93,924 | $404,900 | $3,103 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,550 | $37,600 | $60,100 |
| 2 people | $25,800 | $42,950 | $68,700 |
| 3 people | $29,000 | $48,300 | $77,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,650 | $85,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,950 | $92,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $62,250 | $99,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,550 | $106,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,850 | $113,350 |
How the places in Chatham County rank across Georgia
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Crime reported to police in Chatham County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 225 | 74 | 1,138 | 373 | 304,770 | 6 of 7 |
| 2025 | 340 | 109 | 1,131 | 364 | 310,588 | 7 of 7 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Chatham County recorded 340 violent and 1,131 property crimes, 109 and 364 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Chatham County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah Police Department | 242,372 | 208 | 146 |
| Pooler Police Department | 32,721 | 29 | 518 |
| Port Wentworth Police Department | 16,079 | 27 | 90 |
| Garden City Police Department | 10,570 | 63 | 262 |
| Bloomingdale Police Department | 3,167 | 5 | 34 |
| Tybee Island Police Department | 3,147 | 2 | 31 |
| Thunderbolt Police Department | 2,532 | 6 | 50 |
ZIP codes in Chatham County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31419 | 57,077 | $1,403 | $257,300 | $69,635 | 43.8% |
| 31405 | 40,764 | $1,492 | $338,200 | $65,710 | 47.9% |
| 31406 | 34,904 | $1,392 | $283,300 | $67,120 | 40.3% |
| 31322 | 30,145 | $1,677 | $312,200 | $91,344 | 38.5% |
| 31404 | 30,062 | $1,276 | $215,500 | $53,303 | 49.8% |
| 31407 | 24,893 | $1,830 | $256,300 | $81,124 | 51.5% |
| 31410 | 22,214 | $1,765 | $407,700 | $97,807 | 21.8% |
| 31401 | 20,445 | $1,558 | $552,400 | $52,509 | 64.3% |
| 31408 | 11,621 | $1,252 | $169,700 | $45,839 | 55.3% |
| 31415 | 11,082 | $1,058 | $149,700 | $37,109 | 56.1% |
| 31411 | 9,390 | $3,500 or more | $804,700 | $137,375 | 7.7% |
| 31302 | 8,899 | $1,157 | $237,100 | $68,998 | 32.4% |
| 31328 | 3,353 | $1,665 | $619,800 | $109,631 | 11.2% |
| 31409 | 444 | — | — | — | — |
| 31421 | 16 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Chatham County
What is the crime rate in Chatham County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Chatham County recorded 109 violent and 364 property crimes per 100,000 residents (340 violent and 1,131 property crimes in all).
Which place in Chatham County has the highest rent?
Skidaway Island has the highest median gross rent, $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Chatham County has the lowest rent?
Vernonburg has the lowest median gross rent, $1,200 (±$238) a month.
What is the median rent in Chatham County, Georgia?
The median gross rent in Chatham County is $1,471 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chatham County, Georgia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chatham County, Georgia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Savannah, GA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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