Real Estate Investing in Tybee Island, Georgia

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,330 • Chatham County

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Should you buy in Tybee Island, GA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 54.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 3.5% in the last year.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $632,105
Avg Monthly Rent $1,422
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Tybee Island Real Estate

Across Tybee Island's 1 ZIPs, the picture is soft: $632K median values, $1,422/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Tybee Island is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rents in Tybee Island at $1,422/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Demographics in Tybee Island show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is sluggish relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Property managers serving Chatham County

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Cora Bett Thomas Property Management offers Savannah apartments and vacation rentals, including long-term homes, furnished executive rentals, historic properties, and vacation stays. summary from their website

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Savannah Property Management offers residential property management services including marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, accounting, and eviction. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$632,105
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,422
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (GA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Savannah, GA metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
59%
Days Pending
2/2
72 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Savannah, GA metro
72
Days to pending
9.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Tybee Island, GA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tybee Island, GA

What is the smart move for investors in Tybee Island, GA?

Most investors in Tybee Island, GA run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

How landlord-friendly is Tybee Island, GA?

The landlord environment in Tybee Island, GA is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Tybee Island, GA?

Expect elevated vacancy in Tybee Island, GA. Rents at $1,422/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Are tenants stable in Tybee Island, GA?

Working renters make up the core of the Tybee Island, GA tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

How much is rent in Tybee Island, GA?

Rents in Tybee Island, GA run near $1,422/mo. Compared with median home prices of $632K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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