Highland Park is a family-friendly suburb of Savannah. Oglethorpe Mall, Abercorn Commons and more businesses encompass its western side, while acres of athletic facilities and outdoor spaces make up its east end. Home prices are more affordable than in nearby areas, and Historic Savannah is a short drive north.
Highland Park is a classic midcentury suburb, with cottages, split-levels and ranch-style homes on tree-lined streets. “It’s much more affordable than areas closer to downtown,” says Savannah-based Realtor Jacqueline Mason with Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners. “Plus, not everyone wants to have a wall in common with their neighbor or a home that requires a lot of maintenance.” Here are some housing-related figures about Highland Park:
The neighborhood's west side is a major commercial area. Oglethorpe Mall is anchored by JCPenny, Macy's and Belk. It also has retailers like Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Old Navy and H&M, as well as restaurants like Basil Thai Kitchen and Sushi Kingdom. Abercorn Commons, with HomeGoods, Shoe Station, Best Buy and more, is just down the road. More dining options, big-box shopping, grocery stores and hotels are also in this area.
The Chatham County Aquatic Center features lap and recreational pools, while the Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex includes lighted turf and grass fields that host youth and adult leagues. Softball and baseball players frequent the Ambuc Softball and Guy Minick Baseball fields, as well as the Allen E. Paulson Softball Complex and Scarborough Sports Complex. The Bacon Park Golf Course offers a 27-hole game, and Memorial Stadium, used by Chatham County high school football teams, seats 5,000. The Savannah Botanical Gardens, often used as an event venue, is also in the neighborhood. Nearby Lake Mayer Community Park is known for its central 35-acre lake, popular for boating, its fishing pier and waterside picnics at one of its two pavilions. It also features lighted sports courts, a roller rink, a skatepark and a remote-control raceway. Cyclists frequent the Truman Linear Trail, which begins at the park.
The highly rated Savannah-Chatham County Public School System serves Highland Park. It offers more than 20 magnet programs through a lottery-based Choice Program system with eligibility criteria for some grades. Herschel V. Jenkins High School, a highly rated public school in the area, offers the School of Engineering, with a STEM-focused curriculum.
Harry S. Truman Parkway and state Route 204 run through Highland Park, and Interstate 516 is nearby. A 10-mile drive leads to Historic Savannah, about 15 minutes away, depending on traffic. “The main roads make a loop, so it’s very easy to commute to downtown from the south side,” Mason says. Major area employers, including Memorial Health University Medical Center and Hunter Army Airfield, are less than 5 miles away. Chatham Area Transit bus stops are scattered throughout Highland Park, and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is about 15 miles, or roughly 30 minutes, away.
Helen Miltiades
Helen Miltiades Realty
(912) 662-0475
30 Total Sales
1 in Highland Park
$217,000 Price
Susie Sowell
Southern Charm Team, LLC
(912) 461-5142
76 Total Sales
1 in Highland Park
$287,000 Price
Lyndsay Smith
Keller Williams Coastal Area P
(912) 461-5020
156 Total Sales
1 in Highland Park
$285,000 Price
Shannee Theus
Keller Williams Coastal Area P
(315) 641-8383
120 Total Sales
2 in Highland Park
$150K - $300K Price Range
Christopher Lee
Next Move Real Estate LLC
(574) 933-8652
11 Total Sales
1 in Highland Park
$186,900 Price
Sharon Miller
ERA Southeast Coastal
(912) 461-5168
80 Total Sales
3 in Highland Park
$212K - $359K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Highland Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Highland Park, Savannah sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Highland Park, Savannah over the last 12 months is $285,000, up 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$289,950
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Median Sale Price
$285,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$296,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$211,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
16
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
32%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$197
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Number of Homes
418
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Number of Homes for Sale
7
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Median Year Built
1964
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Months of Supply
5.30
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,414
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
925
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
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$1,699 - $2,429 per month
$1,336 - $2,402 per month
$1,800 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
2
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Median Rent
$1,800
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,800
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,800
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Median Condo Rent
$1,400
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,400
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Total Population
1,617
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Median Age
39
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Population Density
1 person/acre
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Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$53,349
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$72,867
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High School Graduates
82%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
25%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
8%
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% Population in Labor Force
66.6%
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Annual Precipitation
48''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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Bikeability
Walkability
Transit
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Small, residential community within walking distance of Lake Mayer Park
Blends comfort and convenience between midtown and southside Savannah
Easy access to Oglethorpe Mall, Lake Mayer Community Park and Truman Parkway
Well-preserved midcentury suburb with ranch-style homes and a neighborhood pool
Small neighborhood with access to the Vernon River and southside commercial hubs
Classic 1950s suburban neighborhood on the west side of Truman Parkway
