Great Retirement Locations in the United States
Savannah, Georgia Retirement
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Description:
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Savannah is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The Historic District of Savannah is vibrant with creativity, art, culture and live theater. The City is the site of many famous Revolutionary & Civil War Battles. There are more than twenty city squares, monuments, parks, Historic Homes, Churches & Forts and the largest National Historic Landmark District in the USA. The Savannah Music Festival is a world class celebration of the music arts. More than 100 performances unite people of all backgrounds and groups at venues across the Savannah Historic District. |
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Savannah’s architecture and history are internationally known, as is its reputation for Southern charm and hospitality. The city’s location provides access to the coastal islands and the Savannah Riverfront. Tybee Island, formerly known as “Savannah Beach”, is the site of the Tybee Island Light Station, the first lighthouse on the southern Atlantic coast. Other picturesque towns adjacent to Savannah include the shrimping village of Thunderbolt and three residential areas that began as summer resort communities for Savannahians: Beaulieu, Vernonburg and the Isle of Hope.
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Savannah’s warm weather allows participation in outdoor activities year round. Savannah offers excellent facilities for jogging, tennis, golf, swimming, boating, and other water sports. The city has more than 100 public recreational neighborhood parks, 13 swimming pools, more than 70 athletic fields (including 4 fully equipped complexes,) more than 75 basketball courts, 50 tennis courts, and 2 public golf courses. For boating, fishing and swimming enthusiasts, Savannah offers marinas throughout the 420 miles of navigable waters and 87,000 acres of tidal marshland, as well as the intercoastal waterway.
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Reasons to retire here: Mild Weather, Arts and Culture, Beaches, Outdoor recreation (golf, cycling, boating, fishing, etc.), Nightlife, Historic district
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Weather: Temperatures range from winter lows in the 30s to summer highs in the 90s
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Population: 136,000
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State Income Tax: between 1% and 6%
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Sales Tax: 7%
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Property Taxes: approximately 1.5%
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