Many people consider Downtown Savannah the most beautiful downtown in the country - and Jones Street the most beautiful street in that most beautiful downtown. It is unchanged in 170 years with stunning brick architecture, brick roads, and beautiful streets lined with southern live oaks that drape the sidewalks and cool the blocks. There is nothing like it, and this area alone is worth the trip and an anchor for a city beloved by locals.

It should be noted that Savannah has two prolific bugs. Sand gnats (very small biting flies) that can drive people crazy, and Palmetto bugs (big cockroaches with a more pleasant name). If you don’t mind bugs, then never fear. If you hate them, then you are suitably warned.



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Savannah has a reputation for extreme friendliness mixed with a dose of peculiarity. That was well represented in the book and movie, Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil. The southern charm overflows here and the restaurant scene, bars and general culture are ripe with that welcoming vibe. The city is an interesting mix of heavy tourism downtown and family-focused neighborhoods surrounding that booming center. 

One downside to the city is considered to be the lack of higher-end white collar jobs. Not unusual for heavy tourist-trade smaller cities, but it is something to consider nonetheless. Moving here without a gig is ok if you’re looking for service jobs but rougher for building a career. The lack of big business in the area suppresses job opportunities. 

If you want to see how Savannah plays and gets culture, check out the [calendar of events](https://www.visitsavannah.com/events).

We highly recommend visiting Savannah and staying in the community in a [VRBO](https://vrbo.com/affiliate/p4JS4ZC) rather than a hotel to get a feel for what it's like to live among the locals. You can receive discounted fares on travel via our [partnership with Expedia](expedia.com/affiliate/9NZ8LBQ) as well.

Lifestyle / Worklife of Savannah 

If you can work remotely and want to live in the city many consider to be the most beautiful in the country (and considerably less expensive than those other popular northern/western cities) then put Savannah on your shortlist.


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**r/savannah**
2 yr. ago
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Does anyone love living in Savannah?
I've lived all over the country and I have to say Savannah is hands down the best place I've ever lived.

Beautiful city, beaches and marshes.

Big enough to have most things you need but small enough to have a community.

Cheap, so fing cheap. People who say this is expensive haven't experienced expensive.

Traffic is literally non existent, max 30 minutes added to a trip at the very worst if you take the absolutely worst route.

Great weather.

Growth, tourist and students make the city feel alive. Anyone who doesn't like these things has never lived in a shrinking city.

For more reviews of what living in Savannah is like from locals, check out [**The Reviews**](https://lookyloomove.com/locations/savannah/reviews)

Reviews of Savannah from Locals

Savannah can be tricky for young professionals as the more obvious downtown areas that would be populated by renters in other cities are instead filled with the original beautiful homes from nearly 200 years ago. That means you're going to be in third-floor walkups in older converted buildings or carriage house apartments. There are new apartment/condos that have gone up in more recent years on the edges of downtown so keep your eye out. 
- Downtown


Young Professionals

Historic District

The Victorian District is a neighborhood on the rise that draws singles and young couples (along with smaller families and retirees) attracted to the older homes and interested in preservation/renovation of those not yet fixed up. It’s a beautiful part of downtown that is unique from the more touristy areas and so is less frenetic when the youngsters are ready to get a bit more quiet but not yet bail to the suburbs. 
- Victorian District
- Starland/Thomas Square Streetcar District


DINKs/SINKs

Victorian District

Savannah has plenty of stunning neighborhoods for families, and more downtown than most cities of even bigger sizes. The Historic District is certainly one of these although the homes are harder to come by. There are areas of the Historic District that have smaller, still beautiful, but more affordable homes including, Parkside District and Starland District. Parkside is more affordable than the center of the Historic District and it is near Daffin Park, which has a swimming pool, basketball courts and playgrounds so kiddos of all ages can recreate. 

West Chatham is another great option that is a more traditional neighborhood. It has one of the best golf courses in the entire state and there are luxurious and more reasonably priced homes in the area to serve those looking to live fabulously and those on a more modest budget. 
- Parkside District
- Starland District
- West Chatham
- Dutch Island
- Ardsley Park 


Families

Parkside District

Savannah

**r/savannah**
2 yr. ago
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Does anyone love living in Savannah?
I've lived all over the country and I have to say Savannah is hands down the best place I've ever lived.

Beautiful city, beaches and marshes.

Big enough to have most things you need but small enough to have a community.

Cheap, so fing cheap. People who say this is expensive haven't experienced expensive.

Traffic is literally non existent, max 30 minutes added to a trip at the very worst if you take the absolutely worst route.

Great weather.

Growth, tourist and students make the city feel alive. Anyone who doesn't like these things has never lived in a shrinking city.

**defgufman**
1y ago
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I have lived here for 30 years. Like you, I left a cold environment with my girlfriend to be warm in the sun with the ocean nearby. We knew nothing about Savannah when we arrived and had a short list of other cities to go to if we were disappointed; as you can guess, we were not.

We lived downtown for years and then moved east to the Gordonston neighborhood when we had a child. We stayed there until the pandemic and moved west to the Southbridge neighborhood where we still live.

Savannah is great if you find your niche and maybe a little lonely if you don't. Luckily, we found ours and were blessed with a wealth of opportunities.

We have great food and beautiful scenery. We visit the mountains in North Georgia, Tennessee, or South Carolina when we can. Savannah is blessed by its proximity to a slew of fun places. A trip to New Orleans is possible in a half days drive, as is Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, and much more. Our airport has cheap flights to New York to scratch the big city itch.

**Goofyteachermom**
1y ago
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I would say that people always look to live downtown but there are more affordable neighborhoods that are attractive in their own right. Talahi, Whitmarsh, Oatland , and Wilmington islands are pretty, bikeable, near the beach and downtown, and more off the beaten track. Stay open minded and you’ll love it here. There are rails to trails paths, lots of water sports, and other activities throughout the year. But keep in mind, Savannah is flat. Nothing is very high above sea level, so that might be an adjustment

**Swordfish_Delicious**
2y ago
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Native Savannahian
I’m a native and moved away for ~15 years climbing the corporate ladders in the big cities. We moved back here last year and we absolutely love it. My non-native wife has gotten plugged in with a great group of friends, which is huge since people say it’s difficult to meet people here. My biggest thing I love about Savannah is that our daughter can go outside and walk to the neighbor’s house or go play in the woods and we don’t have a worry in the world. 

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