Is Fairway Oaks safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fairway Oaks as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Fairway Oaks
“Go. Fairway Oaks is an established, quiet midtown Savannah residential community that is generally very safe for visitors. While it is mostly a tranquil residential enclave with little traditional tourism infrastructure, violent crime is low compared to city averages. As with anywhere in the Savannah metro area, keep your vehicle locked and valuables out of sight.”
About the area
Fairway Oaks is a mature, leafy midtown Savannah neighborhood characterized by mid-century ranch homes and manicured lawns near Bacon Park. It offers a relaxed, suburban feel located just a short drive from both the historic downtown district and the Southside shopping corridors. Visitors primarily experience the area as a peaceful residential hub or when visiting nearby recreational facilities and golf courses.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Fairway Oaks
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 48/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes, but low-speed residential streets are bike-friendly; access to the Truman Linear Park Trail is located a short ride away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Savannah citywide averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering a stable neighborhood environment
- Close proximity to Bacon Park recreational facilities and major medical centers
- Convenient access to the Truman Parkway for quick commutes across Chatham County
Cons
- Opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins occur occasionally
- Very car-dependent layout with minimal commercial activity directly within residential streets
- Limited street lighting on some interior residential blocks after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the interior residential streets of Fairway Oaks, though occasional panhandling may be observed along major commercial intersections like Montgomery Cross Road or Waters Avenue.
What Fairway Oaks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs, jogging, and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and bright with light residential traffic and neighborhood activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting where streets empty out early and feel very secure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very dark; standard situational awareness is advised, though incidents are rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) operates bus routes along perimeter arteries such as Waters Avenue and Eisenhower Drive (Route 14 and Route 31), though frequencies are limited and having a car is recommended.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with virtually all properties offering private driveways alongside free, unrestricted residential street parking.
Things to do in Fairway Oaks
- Play a round of golf or practice at the nearby historic Bacon Park Golf Course
- Enjoy tennis, pickleball, or walking paths at the Bacon Park sports complex
- Explore local midtown dining options along the Hodgson Memorial and Eisenhower corridors
Local favorites
- Bacon Park Golf Course · Public Golf Course · 4.2★ (320)Historic Donald Ross-designed 18-hole municipal course offering accessible golf in a scenic park setting.
- Carey Hilliard's Restaurant · Southern / Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (2850)Savannah institution serving classic fried seafood, barbecue, and Southern platters with drive-in service.
- Midtown Deli & Bagel Shop · Bakery & Deli · 4.5★ (690)Longtime local staple serving New York-style bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and deli lunches.
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.