Is Habersham Woods safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Habersham Woods as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Habersham Woods
“Go. Habersham Woods is a tranquil, established mid-century residential neighborhood in Midtown Savannah with very low violent crime. Visitors will find a peaceful suburban enclave that is exceptionally safe, though commercial amenities require a quick drive to nearby corridors.”
About the area
Habersham Woods is a leafy, mid-century neighborhood in Midtown Savannah characterized by well-kept ranch homes and mature live oaks. It serves primarily as a quiet residential retreat situated conveniently between the historic district and the Southside shopping hubs.
- Quiet & Residential
- Mid-Century Suburb
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Habersham Woods
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 53/100
Interior streets are flat and low-stress for neighborhood cycling, though dedicated bike lanes are scarce and navigating busy peripheral avenues like Abercorn requires caution.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime rates compared to broader Savannah metro averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes and well-tended private properties
- Strong socioeconomic stability with above-average median household incomes and negligible vacancy
- Quiet, low-traffic interior streets ideal for daytime strolls and residential living
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins, especially along bordering thoroughfares
- Strictly residential interior with few walkable retail or dining destinations
- Heavy arterial traffic on surrounding corridors like Abercorn Street and Stephenson Avenue
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential streets of Habersham Woods, though occasional panhandling may occur near major commercial intersections along Abercorn Street.
What Habersham Woods is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and low residential traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout the neighborhood interior with full visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and family-oriented; well-lit in parts, though quiet enough that standard nighttime awareness is advised.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal activity; remain aware of personal surroundings on darker residential blocks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) operates routes along nearby perimeter corridors such as Abercorn Street (Route 14) and Waters Avenue, providing direct connections to Downtown Savannah.
Street parking is free, plentiful, and uncomplicated on residential interior streets, while shopping centers along the perimeter offer ample free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Habersham Woods
- Take a quiet walk or jog under the moss-draped canopy along residential tree-lined streets
- Explore shopping and dining along the adjacent Abercorn Street and Hodgson Memorial corridors
- Visit nearby Bacon Park for golf, tennis, and outdoor recreation just minutes away
Local favorites
- Ardsley Station · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (820)A stylish nearby neighborhood eatery serving modern American comfort cuisine and craft cocktails.
- Midtown Deli & Bagel Shop · Bagel Shop & Deli · 4.7★ (1150)A bustling local favorite serving fresh NY-style bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and deli classics.
- Barnes Restaurant · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.3★ (1420)Longtime local institution serving traditional Southern barbecue and classic homestyle sides.
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.