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, primarily residential mid-century neighborhood in Savannah that offers a safe and peaceful suburban setting. While routine property crimes like vehicle break-ins occur occasionally, violent crime is significantly lower than in Savannah's central and western urban districts.”
About the area
Forest Hills is an established, tree-lined residential community situated between Midtown Savannah and the marshland tributaries. It is characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature live oaks, and proximity to higher education and municipal recreation centers.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban
Walking and biking in Forest Hills (Savannah)
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There are no bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, but interior residential roads feature low traffic suitable for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Savannah's dense urban core
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes contributing to neighborhood stability
- Quiet, low-density streets with mature canopy coverage and minimal cut-through traffic
- Convenient vehicle access to the Harry S. Truman Parkway for regional commuting
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime, especially unlocked vehicle rummaging and porch theft
- Inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure making pedestrian travel along arterials challenging
- Higher poverty and commercial spillover activity along nearby Skidaway Road and Eisenhower corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential interior, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near transit stops along commercial stretches of Skidaway Road.
What Forest Hills (Savannah) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant as residents walk dogs and commute, with very little pedestrian risk.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere with light local residential traffic and excellent visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe and calm, though dimmer lighting on interior residential streets warrants awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal activity; keep vehicles locked to prevent opportunistic theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) provides bus access primarily via Route 31 (Skidaway) and Route 14 along nearby arterials, connecting to Downtown Savannah with moderate frequency.
Free and abundant curbside street parking is standard throughout residential streets, with no meters or parking garages present.
Things to do in Forest Hills (Savannah)
- Play a round of golf or use the tennis facilities at the adjacent Bacon Park Complex
- Take a quiet walk through the scenic, oak-shaded residential streets
- Visit the nearby historic waterfront community of Thunderbolt for scenic river views
Local favorites
- Carey Hilliard's Restaurant · Southern / Barbecue · 4.2★ (3200)A long-running Savannah institution serving classic Southern fried seafood, barbecue platters, and hushpuppies.
- Castaways · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Neighborhood gathering place offering fresh local seafood, raw bar options, and craft cocktails.
- BowTie Barbecue Co. · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (2500)Popular nearby venue for smoked meats, brisket sandwiches, and an extensive whiskey list.
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.