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Is Bloomingdale safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bloomingdale as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bloomingdale
“Go. Bloomingdale is a peaceful, low-crime suburban and semi-rural municipality located just west of Savannah and Pooler. It offers a calm, safe environment with virtually zero violent crime risk for typical visitors.”
About the area
Bloomingdale is an incorporated city in Chatham County situated along US-80 and I-16, characterized by quiet residential subdivisions, light industrial parks, and wooded tracts. It serves primarily as a tranquil bedroom community for the greater Savannah metropolitan area rather than a traditional tourist destination.
- Suburban / Rural
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Bloomingdale
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no bike-share stations and dedicated bike lanes are rare; cycling is mostly limited to quiet subdivision streets due to fast-moving vehicular traffic on major roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Chatham County and Savannah averages
- High rate of homeownership and stable residential neighborhoods
- Close proximity to Pooler retail hubs and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
Cons
- Almost completely car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure or sidewalks
- Commercial options are limited largely to highway service corridors and industrial parks
- Heavy truck traffic on major thoroughfares including Highway 80 and Jimmy DeLoach Parkway
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Bloomingdale, with services and encampments situated further east in urban Savannah.
What Bloomingdale is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with commuter traffic heading out toward Pooler and Savannah along US-80.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure across residential lanes and local community parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful atmosphere with minimal street activity outside of standard retail plazas and local diners.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with virtually no nightlife foot traffic, maintaining a safe environment.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in Bloomingdale, as Chatham Area Transit (CAT) fixed bus routes do not regularly serve the city core; a personal vehicle or rideshare is essential.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free across residential streets, municipal lots, and commercial strip centers.
Things to do in Bloomingdale
- Enjoy outdoor recreational facilities and sports fields at Taylor Park
- Visit Ottawa Farms for seasonal berry picking, farm tours, and festivals
- Explore nearby Ogeechee Canal Society historic trails just south along the canal corridor
Local favorites
- Ottawa Farms · Agritourism / Farm · 4.6★ (320)Family-owned working farm offering seasonal U-pick strawberries, general store goods, and family events.
- Castaways Restaurant & Pub · American Restaurant · 4.2★ (185)Casual neighborhood eatery serving classic pub fare, seafood, and drinks in a laid-back setting.
- Sweet Melissa's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (410)Local pizzeria offering hearty pies, calzones, and classic Italian subs for takeout and dine-in.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.