Moving to or from Savannah?
America's most intact colonial-era city plan — 22 preserved squares dating to 1733 set within a National Historic Landmark District. Hollywood has filmed dozens of productions here. And the live oak canopies draped with Spanish moss make Savannah one of the most photogenic cities in America.
- 148,000 City population
- 415,000 Metro area
- 1733 Founded
- Georgia Atlantic Coast Region
Why people move to Savannah.
- America's largest contiguous National Historic Landmark District
- 22 preserved 18th-century squares in the historic core
- Major port — Port of Savannah is the 4th-busiest US container port
- Film industry — Forrest Gump, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, SAG Awards
- SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) — 15,000+ students
- Spanish moss-draped live oaks on Jones Street and Forsyth Park
Savannah's historic district contains 22 preserved squares — small public parks laid out in 1733 by Georgia's founder James Oglethorpe as part of a gridded urban plan. The plan is considered one of the earliest examples of urban design in America and remains almost entirely intact. Forrest Gump's bench scene was filmed in Chippewa Square, one of the 22.
Where people live in Savannah.
A quick guide to Savannah's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Historic District
Cobblestone streets, 22 squares, Forsyth Park. Limited truck access; shuttle service common.
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Victorian District
Just south of the Historic District with preserved Victorian homes.
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Starland District
Revitalizing arts and restaurant district.
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Ardsley Park / Chatham Crescent
Affluent historic neighborhood with 1920s homes.
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Thunderbolt (adjacent)
Shrimp-boat community on the Wilmington River.
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Pooler (separate city)
Fast-growing Savannah suburb near airport.
Where people spend their time in Savannah.
- Forsyth Park Historic District
- Bonaventure Cemetery Thunderbolt
- River Street Historic District
- Telfair Museums (3 museums) Historic District
- Tybee Island (15 min east) Atlantic Coast
- SCAD Museum of Art Historic District
Planning a Savannah move.
- Historic District cobblestone streets require smaller trucks or shuttle service.
- Atlantic hurricane season is a genuine risk (August–October).
- SCAD student turnover creates peak demand in May and September.
- Georgia PSC licensing is required.
Moving in Savannah: FAQ.
How much does it cost to move within Savannah?
Local moves run $800–$2,700 for 1–2 bedroom and $2,700–$6,100 for 3–4 bedroom. Historic District moves carry 15–25% premiums for shuttle-truck logistics.
Can moving trucks navigate Savannah's Historic District?
Sometimes, but many streets are too narrow or parking-limited for full-size trucks. Most Savannah movers use smaller box trucks or shuttle service for Historic District moves. Ask about historic-district experience.
Do Savannah movers need a state license?
Yes. Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) licensing is required.
When's the best time to move to Savannah?
October–November and March–April. Avoid peak hurricane activity (late August–early October) and summer heat/humidity.
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