Is Fairway Oaks safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Fairway Oaks as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Fairway Oaks
“Go. Fairway Oaks is a peaceful, established residential community with low violent crime rates compared to Savannah overall. While there are few traditional tourist landmarks within the neighborhood borders, it serves as a secure, pleasant area close to municipal recreation and golf facilities.”
About the area
Fairway Oaks is a tranquil mid-century residential neighborhood located on Savannah's Southside adjacent to the Bacon Park complex. Dominated by mature canopy trees and single-family ranch-style homes, the area offers a quiet suburban atmosphere. It is primarily home to long-term residents, retirees, and families seeking a calm environment away from the busy downtown core.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Fairway Oaks
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 48/100
While internal residential roads are easy to navigate on a bicycle, arterial roads lack protected lanes; however, the nearby Truman Linear Park Trail offers excellent off-street paved trail connectivity.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Savannah citywide averages
- High homeownership rate and stable, well-maintained residential properties
- Immediate proximity to Bacon Park recreational facilities, golf courses, and sports fields
Cons
- Susceptible to opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Strictly car-dependent layout with minimal retail or dining within walking distance
- Limited street lighting on certain interior residential blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically absent within the interior residential streets of Fairway Oaks, with only rare panhandling observed at busy commercial intersections along DeRenne Avenue.
What Fairway Oaks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe with residents walking dogs and joggers heading toward the nearby park.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere with low traffic and high perceived personal safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, suitable for evening strolls along neighborhood streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet; violent crime is rare, but standard awareness is recommended regarding isolated property theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) operates nearby bus routes along major corridors like Waters Avenue and Skidaway Road, though headways are infrequent and a car is strongly recommended.
Free and abundant curbside parking is available throughout neighborhood streets, and commercial destinations nearby offer expansive, free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Fairway Oaks
- Play a round of golf at the neighboring 27-hole Bacon Park Golf Course
- Catch local tennis matches and outdoor activities at the Bacon Park Tennis Complex
- Walk or jog along the nearby segments of the Truman Linear Park Trail
Local favorites
- Bacon Park Golf Course · Golf Course · 4.2★ (460)Historic, scenic municipal golf facility with multiple 9-hole courses designed by Donald Ross.
- Auspicious Baking Company · Bakery · 4.8★ (720)Popular nearby artisan bakery drawing lines for fresh sourdough, croissants, and seasonal pastries.
- Castaways Savannah · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1180)Casual neighborhood seafood and grill spot serving coastal favorites, po' boys, and draft beers.
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.