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Thunderbolt
  • Suburb of Savannah, GA
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Suburb
Savannah

Thunderbolt

#19 in Best Places to Retire in Georgia
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B+
    Thunderbolt is a suburb of Savannah with a population of 2,568. Thunderbolt is in Chatham County. Living in Thunderbolt offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Thunderbolt and residents tend to lean liberal.
    About Thunderbolt...
    Population
    2,568
    Suburb of
    Savannah
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $245,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,308
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      115
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      153.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,533.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      113.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Thunderbolt

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,689
    National
    $69,021
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