Savannah Chamber

B E A U K E S T E R POPULATION Savannah: 148,808 Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area (Bryan, Chatham and Effingham counties): 431,589 AVERAGE ONE-WAY WORK COMMUTE (IN MINUTES) Savannah 20.7 Austin, TX 23.7 Jacksonville, FL 24.1 Charleston, SC 24.2 Charlotte, NC 24.7 Atlanta, GA 26.5 San Francisco, CA 30.4 New York, NY 40.3 AVERAGE TEMPERATURES Spring 65.3˚ Summer 81.4˚ Autumn 67.9˚ Winter 51.1˚ AVERAGE CLIMATE 216 days of sunshine per year AVERAGE PRECIPITATION 48 inches of rain per year or private institutions like Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). The city and its hospitals also host four-year campuses of two medical schools, the Medical College of Georgia and Mercer School of Medicine. Plans have also been announced to open a dental school on the Georgia Southern University Armstrong campus in Fall 2028. Savannah is also home to Savannah Technical College, which is part of the Technical College System of Georgia, providing specialized training programs to ensure a skilled workforce for the region's growing industries. An expansion to Savannah Tech's offerings is the Savannah Culinary Institute downtown, which opened at 7 W. Bay St. in spring 2025. When it comes to primary education, Savannah's public and private schools are committed to providing inclusive education for all students. From specialized programs for students with autism and developmental delays to comprehensive support services, Savannah's educational institutions ensure that every student — of any age — has the opportunity to thrive. 5. History lives at every turn. With our cobblestone streets, historic homes and iconic squares, Savannah is a living museum, preserving centuries of Southern heritage. Since its founding in 1733, Savannah has played a crucial role in American history, from its strategic importance during the Revolutionary and Civil wars to its rich cultural contributions through the years. Visitors can explore historic sites like the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum, where you can learn more about the founder of the Girl Scouts, or Telfair Academy, the oldest public art museum in the South. Take a stroll through Bonaventure Cemetery (a centerpiece of the popular book "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil"), or visit the Pin Point Heritage Museum, where you'll learn about Gullah-Geechee roots dating back to the 1700s, when enslaved West Africans were taken to coastal Georgia and South Carolina and retained a flourishing culture. Savannah takes great care to preserve its history, giving residents an unmatched opportunity to appreciate and learn from our city's historically rich and diverse past. 4. There's water, water everywhere. Enjoying life on the water is easy in Savannah. Spend your days boating and fishing along the picturesque Intracoastal Waterway (and stop in for a meal at one of the many waterfront restaurants if you come up empty-handed). Kayak through countless rivers and inlets, or even enjoy the view and a good book relaxing on your neighborhood dock. It's not just rivers and marshes, either. Tybee Island, known as Savannah's beach, is just 20 minutes from downtown. Take a dolphin tour on the water, explore Tybee's bustling pier, or just relax in the sun and sand. 14 SAVANNAHCHAMBER.COM L I V I N G H E R E

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