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, well-established mid-century residential neighborhood in Midtown Savannah that offers a safe and peaceful environment. While primarily residential with little direct tourist nightlife, it is among the safer, more stable neighborhoods in the city. Visitors staying in local short-term rentals or passing through have very little safety concern beyond routine property awareness.”
About the area
Developed largely in the 1950s and 1960s, Habersham Woods features spacious ranch-style homes, lush tree canopies, and quiet suburban streets in the heart of Midtown Savannah. It borders key arterial corridors like Abercorn Street, giving residents and visitors quick access to major retail hubs and medical centers while preserving quiet interior streets. The neighborhood is characterized by high homeownership rates, well-maintained properties, and active community involvement.
- Quiet Residential
- Mid-Century Modern
- Tree-Lined
- Suburban Feel
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Habersham Woods
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 53/100
While neighborhood streets have low speed limits and are pleasant for casual biking, there are no dedicated bike-share hubs or formal multi-use greenways connecting directly into Habersham Woods.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to Savannah citywide averages
- High rate of owner-occupied housing with mature landscaping and stable property upkeep
- Close proximity to Memorial Health University Medical Center and St. Joseph's/Candler health systems
- Central Midtown location providing easy driving access to downtown Historic Savannah and Southside retail
Cons
- Isolated vehicle break-ins along edge streets near commercial thoroughfares like Abercorn Street
- Largely residential with virtually no walkable retail or dining within the interior residential blocks
- Heavy car dependency due to limited sidewalk connectivity on some interior streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the interior residential streets of Habersham Woods. Minor panhandling is occasionally observed along the commercial plazas and bus stops of Abercorn Street to the west, but there are no encampments in the neighborhood.
What Habersham Woods is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and residents heading out on their morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very calm with light local vehicle traffic and quiet residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, offering safe neighborhood walking before dark.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with low foot traffic, remaining peaceful though standard nighttime caution is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) operates bus routes along major bordering arteries such as Abercorn Street (Route 14) and Waters Avenue, but interior residential blocks have no direct bus stops. Savannah does not have a passenger rail or BRT system, making private vehicles or rideshares the primary mode of travel.
Parking is exceptionally easy, consisting of ample free residential street parking and private driveways throughout the neighborhood with no meters or paid garages.
Things to do in Habersham Woods
- Take a quiet stroll or morning jog beneath the moss-draped live oaks along Habersham Woods' winding residential lanes
- Shop and dine along the neighboring Abercorn Street and Twelve Oaks Shopping Center retail corridors
- Visit the nearby Hunter Army Airfield cultural events or surrounding Midtown Savannah parks and botanical areas
Local favorites
- Al Salaam Deli · Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4.8★ (1150)A beloved nearby counter-serve spot known for generous gyro plates, falafel, and warm hospitality.
- Sweet Potatoes Kitchen · Southern Restaurant · 4.4★ (1280)A popular Midtown staple serving classic Southern comfort foods like fried chicken, catfish, and sweet potato pie.
- Bingsu Savannah · Dessert Shop · 4.7★ (320)A modern cafe offering Korean shaved ice desserts, boba teas, and light treats near the Abercorn corridor.
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.