Who moves to Savannah, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Chatham County, GA, home of Savannah, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 17,262from other US counties
- Moved out
- 18,015to other US counties
- Net
- −753more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 223tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Effingham County, GA | 1,119 |
| Bryan County, GA | 725 |
| Liberty County, GA | 535 |
| Beaufort County, SC | 412 |
| Bulloch County, GA | 339 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 303 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 242 |
| DeKalb County, GA | 235 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 223 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 206 |
| Cobb County, GA (Mableton) | 197 |
| Jasper County, SC | 165 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Effingham County, GA | 1,988 |
| Bryan County, GA | 1,237 |
| Liberty County, GA | 896 |
| Bulloch County, GA | 582 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 367 |
| Beaufort County, SC | 307 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 277 |
| DeKalb County, GA | 243 |
| Cobb County, GA (Mableton) | 222 |
| Jasper County, SC | 172 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 164 |
| Charleston County, SC (Charleston) | 153 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 5,932 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Georgia and 11,330 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 303 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 242 |
| DeKalb County, GA | 235 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 223 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 206 |
| Cobb County, GA (Mableton) | 197 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 151 |
| Cumberland County, NC (Fayetteville) | 141 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 367 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 277 |
| DeKalb County, GA | 243 |
| Cobb County, GA (Mableton) | 222 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 164 |
| Richmond County, GA (Augusta) | 146 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 112 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 110 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Savannah come from?
Most people moving into Chatham County, GA come from nearby counties, led by Effingham County, GA (1,119 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Fulton County, GA.
Where do people leaving Savannah move to?
The top destination is Effingham County, GA (1,988 people). Farther away, the most popular is Fulton County, GA.
Are more people moving to Savannah or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 17,262 people moved into Chatham County, GA from elsewhere in the US and 18,015 moved out, a net loss of 753 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Savannah with any city it trades people with, like Savannah vs Atlanta, Savannah vs Jacksonville, Savannah vs Fort Lauderdale, Savannah vs Mableton.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Savannah.