Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Savannah, GA metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Savannah, GA metro area's all-transactions index changed +3.4% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +1.9% for Georgia and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 201st of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +3.4%
- 5-year change
- +63.5%
- Since Q1 1995
- +370%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 201st
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Savannah, GA vs Georgia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Savannah, GA: 469.9
- Georgia: 375.3
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | GA | U.S. | Gap vs GA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.4% | +1.9% | +3.0% | +1.4 pts | +0.3 pts |
| 3 years | +14.1% | +10.9% | +12.9% | +3.2 pts | +1.2 pts |
| 5 years | +63.5% | +47.6% | +41.3% | +15.9 pts | +22.2 pts |
| 10 years | +121% | +112% | +93.3% | +8.3 pts | +27.2 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +370% | +275% | +292% | +94.6 pts | +78.4 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Savannah, GA area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 · Savannah, GA area | GA | +2.7% | +62.5% | +394% | 100% |
| 313 · Hinesville, GA area | GA | +3.2% | +63.3% | +308% | 54% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Savannah, GA area
Savannah, GA area's index peaked in Q2 2007, fell 23.4% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q2 2018, about 11 years after the top. Today it sits +104% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q2 2007 | Q2 2012 | -23.4% | Q2 2018 (11 yrs) | +104% |
| GA | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -24.4% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +103% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Savannah, GA area's index has changed +112% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | GA after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.5% | -1.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +3.9% | +1.0% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +31.8% | +19.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +58.5% | +52.6% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +112% | +69.5% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Savannah, GA area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +371% | $1,412,585 |
| Q2 2000 | +255% | $1,065,176 |
| Q2 2005 | +143% | $728,031 |
| Q2 2010 | +133% | $699,945 |
| Q2 2015 | +129% | $688,124 |
| Q2 2020 | +82.4% | $547,331 |
| Q2 2021 | +63.5% | $490,505 |
| Q2 2023 | +14.1% | $342,191 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.4% | $310,110 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Savannah, GA area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Savannah, GA metro area shows changes of +3.4% over one year, +63.5% over five years, and +121% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +370% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Savannah, GA area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +0.3 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +22.2 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.