Is Forest Hills (Savannah) safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Forest Hills (Savannah) as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Forest Hills (Savannah)
“Go. Forest Hills is a quiet, mid-century residential neighborhood in Midtown Savannah that poses little risk to daytime visitors. While it is not a traditional tourist hub, it offers a peaceful, secure suburban environment with convenient access to commercial corridors.”
About the area
Forest Hills is an established, tree-lined residential community situated in south-central Savannah. Characterized by single-family ranch-style homes, quiet streets, and proximity to major thoroughfares like Montgomery Cross Road, it serves primarily as a stable residential pocket.
- Quiet Suburban
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Forest Hills (Savannah)
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
While neighborhood streets are comfortable for neighborhood cycling, there are no dedicated bike lanes on surrounding high-speed arterial roads or connected greenway trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to downtown and westside Savannah corridors
- High rates of owner-occupied single-family homes contributing to neighborhood stability
- Quiet residential streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins along edge streets
- Highly car-dependent with minimal direct pedestrian infrastructure to shops
- Commercial borders along main thoroughfares have typical suburban retail traffic
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior neighborhood, though occasional individuals may be seen near bus stops along adjacent major commercial corridors.
What Forest Hills (Savannah) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with residents walking dogs and low traffic across interior streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with occasional delivery vehicles and school/commuter movement.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued neighborhood setting with well-lit driveways and minimal foot traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity; standard suburban precautions apply regarding parked vehicles and dimly lit corners.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) operates bus routes along bordering arterial streets like Montgomery Cross Road and Skidaway Road, though interior residential streets lack direct transit access.
Free, easy street parking is available along residential streets, and commercial destinations offer ample free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Forest Hills (Savannah)
- Take a quiet morning walk beneath the mossy oak canopies along residential avenues
- Visit nearby Bacon Park for golf, tennis, and recreational sports facilities
- Explore the nearby Sandfly and Isle of Hope historic waterfront communities just a short drive away
Local favorites
- Castaways Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (640)Laid-back neighborhood spot serving fresh local seafood, steaks, and Southern sides.
- Sweet Potatoes Kitchen · Southern Restaurant · 4.4★ (780)Beloved local comfort food joint known for fried chicken, collards, and homemade sweet potato dishes.
- Midtown Deli & Bagel Shop · Bakery / Deli · 4.6★ (510)Classic counter-serve eatery offering freshly baked New York-style bagels and hearty breakfast sandwiches.
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.