Cost of Living in Savannah, TX

Population 6,877 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

130
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Savannah is a smaller Texas community of around 7000 residents, where median household incomes of $131,397 and housing costs ($368,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.9% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Savannah sits roughly 7 miles northwest of Frisco — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than Frisco's $595,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 121
Rent 143

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Savannah

The median home value in Savannah is $368,200 — 21% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,875/month, 43% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $131,397/year is 76% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 76.0°F and lows of 52.9°F. Overall, Savannah has a cost of living index of 130 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$368,200
21% above avg
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
43% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.4x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 73.6%
Renter-occupied 26.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,875
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,489/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
43.6 min
61% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
24.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
61.5%
Carpooled
6.3%
Walked
1.4%
Work from home
24.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$131,397
76% above avg
Per Capita Income
$52,587
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
64% above avg
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Labor Force Participation
76.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.6%
Graduate degree 10.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.9
Male median age 33.3
Female median age 38.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
76.0°F
Avg Low
52.9°F
Annual Precip
35.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 566068758391969688786657
Low °F 323645516169737364534234
Precip" 1.942.483.113.434.523.671.772.392.654.172.712.76

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
54.8%
Good air days/yr
177
Max AQI recorded
116
PM2.5 days
247
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Savannah, TX?

Savannah has a cost index of 130 (100 = national average). It is 30% above the national average.

What is average rent in Savannah, TX?

The median gross rent in Savannah is $1,875 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Savannah?

The median home value in Savannah is $368,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Savannah?

The median household income in Savannah is $131,397 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Savannah, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Savannah is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Savannah, TX affordable?

Savannah is above average in cost of living, with an index of 130 — about 30% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Savannah?

Savannah has average high temperatures of 76.0°F and average lows of 52.9°F. Annual precipitation is 35.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Savannah at a Glance

Population
6,877
Median Income
$131,397
Home Value
$368,200
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
Unemployment
7.9%
Avg High Temp
76.0°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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