2024 Compare Cities Housing:
Savannah, GA vs Charleston, WV

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- The median age of a home in Savannah is 25.0% younger than the median age of a home in Charleston.
 Savannah, GACharleston, WVUnited States
 Median Home Age526542
 Median Home Cost$260,000$155,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.6%6.7%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.72.3%25.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.122.5%30.0%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$10.4$7.6$11.0
 Homes Owned38.4%50.8%57.4%
 Housing Vacant14.8%16.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented46.8%32.9%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Savannah, GACharleston, WVUnited States
 Average Rent$1,660$1,200$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,010$670$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,090$770$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,230$930$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,680$1,220$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,960$1,270$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Savannah, GACharleston, WVUnited States
 Vacant For Rent3.7%3.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%0.7%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale1.1%1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%0.4%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation2.6%0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.7%9.7%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Savannah, GACharleston, WVUnited States
 Less Than $20,0001.9%1.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.0%3.7%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9993.3%7.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9995.4%7.4%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9996.5%7.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99919.8%19.3%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99921.4%16.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99921.4%17.4%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,9996.7%7.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.4%4.9%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9994.1%3.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.8%1.7%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.5%0.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%0.2%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.6%0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Savannah, GACharleston, WVUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%0.1%0.2%
 2010 to 20149.7%3.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20099.7%3.1%13.6%
 1990 to 19996.5%4.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.9%6.2%13.2%
 1970 to 197911.5%13.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19696.5%4.9%13.6%
 1950 to 195914.5%22.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.0%13.8%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier17.0%21.8%12.2%
Reviews for Savannah    79 Reviews

One of the most polluted and unhealthy places you can live while residing in the US. The air pollution from three paper factories is twice the rate of the alarming  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've been to Savannah many times. It is where my wife grew up. The downtown is picturesque and historic. There's a great beach. The food is to die for. Supping on the  More

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My spouse and I moved to Savannah in fall of 2020 from our northern California home. But before we’re labeled as Californians driving up housing costs, let’s set that  More

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Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Over 11 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Over 11 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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