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Skidaway Island
  • Suburb of Savannah, GA
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Savannah

Skidaway Island

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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C+
    Skidaway Island is a suburb of Savannah with a population of 8,961. Skidaway Island is in Chatham County. Living in Skidaway Island offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Skidaway Island and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Skidaway Island are above average.
    About Skidaway Island...
    Population
    8,961
    Suburb of
    Savannah
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $563,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,905
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      8%
    • Own
      92%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      5%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      2%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      6%
    • 45-54 years
      7%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      51%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      33%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      8%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Skidaway Island

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $102,804
    National
    $69,021
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