Savannah, Georgia
Military Relocation Guide
Savannah, Georgia is one of America's most beautiful and historically rich cities — a place where antebellum architecture, moss-draped squares, and a vibrant culinary scene create a backdrop unlike any other duty station. Fort Stewart, home of the 3rd Infantry Division, and Hunter Army Airfield, a satellite installation hosting aviation units, together make the greater Savannah area one of Georgia's most significant military communities.
At WeVett Realty, we help Army families navigate a market that offers genuine lifestyle value. With median home prices around $310,000 in the greater Savannah metropolitan area, buyers can find excellent homes in established neighborhoods or newer developments in Richmond Hill and Pooler — both popular suburban choices for Fort Stewart families who want to shorten their commute from the main gate in Hinesville.
Savannah's historic district, world-class restaurants, and the beaches of Tybee Island create a quality of life that consistently surprises military families expecting a typical Southern post town. The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) infuses the city with creative energy, and the booming logistics and manufacturing sector provides strong civilian employment opportunities for military spouses.
Hunter Army Airfield families will find themselves living in Savannah proper, with easy access to the city's extraordinary food scene, waterfront, and cultural institutions. It's a posting that many families choose to extend — and WeVett Realty is here to make sure your investment reflects the quality of life you'll enjoy here.
Military Installations Served
Fort Stewart
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Home of the 3rd Infantry Division — the Army's 'Rock of the Marne' — Fort Stewart is the largest Army installation east of the Mississippi. It serves as a key deployment hub for mechanized infantry and combined arms operations.
Hunter Army Airfield
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A sub-installation of Fort Stewart located in Savannah proper, Hunter AAF hosts Army aviation brigades and Special Operations forces, providing critical airlift and assault aviation support to the 3rd ID mission.
Local Market Trends
Median Home Price
$312,000
Average Days on Market
26 days
List-to-Sale Price Ratio
98.5%
Active Listings
1,080
Data represents recent market activity. Contact a local agent for current conditions.
Local FAQs
Should I live in Savannah or closer to Fort Stewart in Hinesville?
This is the central question for incoming 3rd ID families. Savannah offers a richer lifestyle, better schools in some areas, and stronger real estate appreciation — but the commute to Fort Stewart's main gate from Savannah can be 45–60 minutes each way. Hinesville and nearby Flemington offer much shorter commutes and lower home prices, while Richmond Hill and Pooler split the difference geographically and offer excellent suburban options. Hunter Army Airfield families are typically best served by living in Savannah's southside or Richmond Hill.
How does BAH work for Fort Stewart versus Hunter AAF?
BAH rates are assigned by the duty station's county, so Fort Stewart personnel use Liberty County rates while Hunter AAF personnel use Chatham County (Savannah) rates. Chatham County BAH is meaningfully higher — O-3 with dependents receives approximately $2,010/month versus $1,620/month for Liberty County. This significantly affects the buy-vs-rent calculus and our agents will always confirm your specific duty station BAH before running housing numbers.
What neighborhoods are popular with military families in the Savannah area?
For Hunter AAF families, Southbridge, Georgetown, and Savannah's southside suburbs are top choices for school quality and proximity to the airfield. Fort Stewart families popular in Richmond Hill (Bryan County) for its excellent school district and balanced commute, or in Hinesville's Flemington and Country Club area for maximum gate convenience. Pooler, near I-95 northwest of Savannah, has seen explosive growth and offers newer construction with excellent access to both installations.
Is the Savannah area rental market strong for military landlords?
Yes — both the Savannah and Hinesville rental markets are driven by the steady churn of incoming military families. Savannah's growing civilian sector (Gulfstream, Amazon, Georgia Ports Authority) also adds strong demand. Average rents for 3-bedroom homes in the greater Savannah area run $1,600–$2,200/month depending on location, making retention as a rental property a viable strategy for most VA buyers who purchased at reasonable price points.
Things to Do
Forsyth Park
Outdoor Recreation
Savannah's magnificent 30-acre central park featuring the iconic white fountain, Spanish moss-draped oaks, and a vibrant scene of joggers, families, and weekend markets.
Tybee Island Beach
Outdoor Recreation
Savannah's beach, just 18 miles from downtown, offering wide Atlantic shores, lighthouse tours, and a relaxed barrier-island atmosphere perfect for military family weekends.
Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum
Military Heritage
A world-class WWII museum in Pooler honoring the legendary Eighth Air Force and its crews, featuring restored B-17 and B-47 aircraft and moving personal histories.
Savannah Historic District
Cultural
The largest National Historic Landmark District in the U.S., featuring 22 park-like squares, centuries of architecture, and a pedestrian-friendly streetscape unique in America.
Where to Eat
The Olde Pink House
$$$Southern Fine Dining
Set in a stunning 1771 Georgian mansion in historic Savannah, The Olde Pink House is the city's most iconic restaurant, serving refined Low Country cuisine with exceptional Southern hospitality.
Zunzi's
$South African
A Savannah legend with a cult following, Zunzi's serves a unique South African-influenced menu anchored by the famous Conquistador sandwich that has made it a pilgrimage for food lovers.
Husk Savannah
$$$New Southern
Chef Sean Brock's celebrated Southern heritage cuisine concept, set in a beautifully restored antebellum building with a farm-to-table menu rooted in Georgia and Carolinas ingredients.
The Pirates' House
$$Southern Seafood
One of Savannah's oldest and most beloved restaurants, serving generous Low Country seafood and Southern comfort food in a legendary historic building dating to 1753.
Relocation Resources
Fort Stewart / Hunter AAF Housing Office
Manages on-post family housing and provides off-post housing referral assistance for all incoming families assigned to Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.
Bryan County Schools
Serves Richmond Hill and surrounding Bryan County with some of Georgia's highest-performing public schools — a top choice for military families in the area.
Winn Army Community Hospital
The primary military treatment facility at Fort Stewart, offering comprehensive primary and specialty care to active duty, retirees, and their families.
Fort Stewart Army Community Service
Provides relocation assistance, financial readiness, and community support programs to help incoming families settle in the Savannah/Hinesville area.
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