Real Estate Investing in Chatham County, Georgia

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12 ZIP codes • Population: 293,229

Should you buy in Chatham County, GA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.2 / 5 (54/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 12.5% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.2/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $402,496
Avg Monthly Rent $1,744
ZIP Codes 12

Investing in Chatham County Real Estate

Chatham County (GA) covers 12 ZIPs and 6 municipalities. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been modest across most of the geography.

A 3.2 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Chatham County sits firmly in that category.

A 293,229 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Chatham a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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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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Stewart Property Management provides affordable housing throughout New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$402,496
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,744
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (GA)
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πŸ“‰ 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Chatham County

6 Colleges 33,885 Students 1,871 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Savannah College of Art and Design
4-Year Private Β· 17,575 students
C
Savannah Technical College
2-Year Public Β· 3,581 students
πŸ“ ~1,804 students rent off-campus
C
Savannah State University
4-Year Public Β· 3,078 students
D
South University-Savannah
4-Year For-Profit Β· 698 students
D
Empire Beauty School-Savannah
Vocational For-Profit Β· 137 students
D
South University-Savannah Online
4-Year For-Profit Β· 8,816 students

Investor Insight: With 1,871 students living off-campus, Chatham County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Chatham County

ZIP Codes in Chatham County, GA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chatham County

Should investors consider, GA?

Our data puts, GA at 3.2/5 for investability. Home prices of $402K and rents around $1,744/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Does, GA outperform the GA average?

Versus statewide GA, is broadly in line with. Its 3.2/5 investability score reflects that position.

Where do rents currently stand in, GA?

Rents in, GA run near $1,744/mo. Compared with median home prices of $402K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How tight is the rental market in, GA?

, GA vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

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