Is Gordonston safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Gordonston as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Gordonston
“Go. Gordonston is a peaceful, historic residential enclave on Savannah's east side with lush canopy streets and very low violent crime. While adjacent commercial corridors require standard urban awareness after dark, the neighborhood interior is exceptionally safe and welcoming.”
About the area
Designed as a picturesque garden suburb in the 1910s and tied to Juliette Gordon Low's family, Gordonston features winding tree-lined streets, historic bungalows, and tranquil parks. It operates as a close-knit, quiet residential haven located just a 5-to-10 minute drive east of Savannah's downtown Historic District.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Quiet Residential
- Garden Suburb
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Gordonston
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 58/100
Residential streets are calm and comfortable for neighborhood cycling, though connecting westward to Downtown requires riding on busier multi-lane roads like East Gwinnett or President Street without dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower crime rates compared to broader Savannah municipal averages
- High rate of long-term owner-occupied historic homes with active neighborhood watch
- Beautifully preserved streetscapes with mature live oaks and Juliette Low Park
- Above-average household incomes and stable economic profile within the enclave
Cons
- Surrounding eastside arterial corridors experience elevated property crime and retail theft
- Very car-dependent with minimal commercial dining or shopping within interior walking distance
- Limited street lighting along some secluded residential curves at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the Gordonston residential streets, though occasional panhandling occurs along the commercial stretches of Skidaway Road and Wheaton Street.
What Gordonston is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and shaded, with residents walking dogs and joggers circling the neighborhood parks in total comfort.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sun-dappled, with light local traffic and a relaxed, safe suburban atmosphere.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, ideal for sunset strolls through the interior circle streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal pedestrian activity; safe within the interior, though locking vehicles is standard precaution against petty prowling.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) operates Route 10 (East Savannah) and Route 12 along the perimeter arteries on Skidaway Road and Wheaton Street, but service is infrequent and a personal vehicle is recommended.
Free and easy curbside parking is available throughout the neighborhood residential streets without meters or permit restrictions.
Things to do in Gordonston
- Take a quiet architectural walking tour of historic craftsman bungalows and Revival cottages around Pierpont Circle
- Relax or picnic beneath moss-draped live oaks in Juliette Gordon Low Park
- Explore the nearby nature and walking paths at the Savannah Oatland Island Wildlife Center just down Islands Expressway
Local favorites
- Green's Beverages · Beverage Store · 4.6★ (1120)A massive, long-running regional staple near the neighborhood perimeter offering extensive craft beer, wine, and liquor selections.
- Shabazz Seafood Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)A beloved nearby community spot famous for fried whiting fish, garlic crabs, and traditional Savannah soul food.
- Castaways · Seafood & Grill · 4.4★ (890)A relaxed nearby dining destination serving coastal seafood dishes, burgers, and craft cocktails.
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.