Town in Denton County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Savannah, TX

B+

167th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 77 of 100
57th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Savannah gets an overall grade of B+ and ranks 167th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and errands and things to do, and trails on getting around and schools. It is a strong pick for young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

  • Good for young professionals
  • Good for retirees
  • Good for remote workers
  • Well connected
  • Schools scores low (17 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (12 of 100)
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Where Savannah is in Texas.
Population
6,469
Median rent
$2,00043% higher than Texas
Median home value
$400,00041% higher than Texas
Household income
$142,868Median
Average commute
40 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Savannah

Savannah sits about 31 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. About 6,469 people live here. It is densely built, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2008).

Places locals use include Savannah Park, Holly Park and Roxanne Park.

The median age is 36.6, 48% of households have children, 72% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $142,868 a year (82% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Savannah

  • High incomes. The median household earns $142,868, 82% higher than the Texas median.

Cons of living in Savannah

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $2,000, 43% higher than the Texas median.
  • Higher unemployment. 10.0% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 40 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high here.

Who Savannah suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 63% for families.
  • Young professionalsA strong fit: household income is 82% higher than the Texas median, with 13 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 87% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA strong fit: 9.8% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 95% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA strong fit: 100% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $2,000 is 43% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 98% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $2,000 is 43% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 38% for people on a budget.

Savannah report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Savannah with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $2,000, homes cost 2.8x income.

    38 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $142,868, 10.0% unemployed.

    68 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade D

    1 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.

    17 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    0 grocery stores, 13 restaurants, 23 parks mapped in town.

    91 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 40 min, 33% work from home.

    12 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade B+

    35% have a bachelor’s degree.

    77 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade B

    9.8% of adults uninsured.

    67 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    72% of homes owner-occupied.

    80 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A+

    100% of homes have broadband.

    99 of 100 vs US towns

Where Savannah stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median household income: $142,86882% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 42%10 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 9.8%10 points lower than Texas (20%)

Worse than Texas

  • Average commute: 40 min49% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Median rent: $2,00043% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Unemployment rate: 10.0%5 points higher than Texas (5.3%)

Cost of living in Savannah

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Savannah is $2,000 a month, 43% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $80,000 a year. Right now 42% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,536 for a one-bedroom, $1,807 for a two-bedroom and $2,275 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $400,000, 41% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $2,189 before tax, or $2,864 with property tax. That is $864 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Savannah pays $8,090 a year, 91% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in SavannahStudio$1,4911 bedroom$1,5362 bedrooms$1,8073 bedrooms$2,2754 bedrooms$2,892
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent43% higher than Texas$2,000$1,403$1,413
Median home value41% higher than Texas$400,000$283,800$332,700
Home value to income23% lower than Texas2.8x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points lower than Texas42%52%51%
Median property tax per year91% higher than Texas$8,090$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points higher than Texas72%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200819921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,864
Mortgage payment
$2,189
Property tax
$674
Median rent, for comparison
$2,000

Based on a $400,000 home in Savannah, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Schools in Savannah

Savannah has 1 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 0% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Denton ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
17
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
73
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • CSavannah ElementaryElementary, Denton ISD73 of 100

Daily life in Savannah

Everyday places mapped inside Savannah, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Savannah Park, Holly Park, Roxanne Park.

The average one-way commute is 40 minutes, 49% longer than the Texas average. 33% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Dallas is about 31 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Savannah work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $142,868, income per person is $48,135, unemployment is 10.0% and 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
3
Restaurants
13
Cafes
0
Bars
0
Parks
23
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
2
Childcare
5
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income82% higher than Texas$142,868$78,476$80,734
Income per person18% higher than Texas$48,135$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Texas10.0%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Texas4.0%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Texas35%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher10 points higher than Texas96%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance10 points lower than Texas9.8%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Texas100%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute49% higher than Texas40 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home18 points higher than Texas33%14%15%
Workers who work from home33%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk1.5%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Savannah

Under 1829%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6446%
65 and over9.5%

Median age 36.6 years. 48% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White56%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black26%
Asian2.3%
Other or more than one race3.0%

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Weather in Savannah

Savannah has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 34°F. There are about 95 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 38 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Savannah30°50°70°90°56J60F68M76A83M91J96J96A88S78O66N57DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Denton 2 Se, 12 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is low, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Savannah

Nearby, Paloma Creek gets a C+, Paloma Creek South gets a B and Aubrey gets a B-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. C+Paloma CreekTown, 3,016 people2 mi
  2. BPaloma Creek SouthTown, 8,860 people2 mi
  3. B-AubreyTown, 7,396 people2 mi
  4. BLittle ElmCity, 54,820 people3 mi
  5. CProvidence VillageTown, 8,721 people3 mi
  6. C-Cross RoadsTown, 2,035 people5 mi

Savannah in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
  3. 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
  4. 54B+McLendon-Chisholm4,511 people22 mito downtown
  5. 55B+The Colony45,454 people22 mito downtown
  6. 56B+Sanger9,641 people46 mito downtown
  7. 57B+Savannah6,469 people31 mito downtown
  8. 58B+Hickory Creek5,611 people27 mito downtown
  9. 59B+Midlothian39,356 people26 mito downtown
  10. 60B+Benbrook24,557 people41 mito downtown

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Living in Savannah: common questions

Is Savannah, TX a good place to live?

Savannah gets an overall grade of B+ and ranks 167th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and errands and things to do, and trails on getting around and schools. It is a strong pick for young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

How much does it cost to live in Savannah?

Median rent in Savannah is $2,000 a month, 43% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $400,000, 41% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $2,864, including property tax.

Are the schools good in Savannah?

We found 1 rated public school campuses inside Savannah. 0% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 17 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Savannah flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Savannah as low, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, heat waves, hail and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Savannah?

Summers in Savannah peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 34°F. Expect around 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 38 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Savannah?

The average one-way commute is 40 min, 49% higher than the Texas average. About 33% of workers work from home. It is about 31 miles from downtown Dallas.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.