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Savannah's economy has matured well beyond tourism and SCAD, though both remain vital. The Port of Savannah, the fourth busiest container port in the United States and the fastest-growing, handled record cargo volumes in 2024 and is completing a $973 million expansion that will nearly double capacity. The port supports 500,000+ jobs statewide and drives a logistics corridor along I-16 and I-95 that includes warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing operations concentrated in the Pooler-Garden City-Port Wentworth corridor. Gulfstream Aerospace, headquartered in Savannah, employs over 10,000 workers designing, building, and servicing business jets, making it the metro's largest private employer. Fort Stewart (30th Infantry Division) and Hunter Army Airfield, 40 minutes southwest, support 30,000+ soldiers, civilians, and family members. These anchors create stable, well-paying demand that tourism-dependent markets lack.

The market has clearly shifted from the pandemic frenzy. Inventory surged nearly 30% in 2025, the largest increase of any Georgia metro, and homes now average 88 days on market. For buyers, this is the most favorable environment since 2019: price reductions are common, sellers are negotiating on closing costs and repairs, and the 1.0% annual appreciation means you're not chasing a moving target. The $350,000 median puts Savannah significantly below peer historic cities like Charleston ($440K) and significantly below the national median. Sellers still benefit from steady military relocation demand, port-economy employment growth, and the stream of remote workers and retirees drawn by Savannah's walkability and aesthetic.

Savannah's residential geography splits into distinct zones with different calculus for buyers. The Historic District commands the highest walkability premiums and attracts buyers who value architecture, culture, and car-free living, but carries flood risk and SCAD-adjacent tourism density. Ardsley Park and Chatham Crescent offer the best family neighborhoods with the top-rated Savannah Arts Academy. The Starland District is the emerging creative hub south of Forsyth Park. Pooler provides new construction and value for Gulfstream and port workers. Isle of Hope and Tybee Island serve waterfront lifestyle buyers at premium prices. Buyers navigating Savannah need an agent who understands the flood insurance implications that vary block by block, the short-term rental regulations that affect investment decisions, and the historic preservation requirements that apply to properties within the Historic District's contributing structures.