Skidaway Island City Property Records in Georgia

Skidaway Island is a coastal community in Chatham County, Georgia, southeast of Savannah, home to the Landings and the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. It is unincorporated, so county offices handle its records.

Deeds and plats are recorded by the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court in Savannah, and the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority offers a searchable statewide index. The Chatham County Board of Assessors provides valuations and exemption details, and the Chatham County Tax Commissioner collects property taxes. Land use and permitting are overseen by the Chatham County Department of Building Safety and Regulatory Services, and many neighborhoods also have community association covenants.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$121,991
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$763,100
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$6,433
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.84%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$2,673 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
91%
Population
Population:
8,907

Skidaway Island Property and Community Statistics

What Is the Population Profile of Skidaway Island

Skidaway Island's Race and Ethnicity data shows the city's racial and ethnic composition. White residents make up the largest group at 85% (7,565 residents), followed by residents of two or more races at 4% (382) and Other Race residents at 4% (358). Asian residents (3%, 247) and Hispanic residents (3%, 227) are also included in the data.

White
85%
7,565
Two + Races
4%
382
Other Race
4%
358
Hispanic
3%
227
Asian
3%
247
Black
1%
128
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Skidaway Island, Ratings Compared Across Georgia B+

Skidaway Island's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. Its highest-rated categories are Health & Fitness (A), Good for Retirees (A) and Jobs (A-). Other notable ratings include Weather (B+), Access to Outdoor Activities (B+) and Housing (C-). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B+
Nightlife
Nightlife
C
Weather
Weather
B+
Commute
Commute
C+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
C+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
B+
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
C+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
C+
Good for Families
Good for Families
B
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
C-
Jobs
Jobs
A-
Walkability
Walkability
C+

How Educated Is Skidaway Island

Skidaway Island's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (40%), Masters Degree (19%), and Some College (9%). The data also includes other available education levels, such as High School (7%), Associate Degree (6%), Below High School (4%) and Doctorate (3%).

Bachelor Degree
40%
Masters Degree
19%
Some College
9%
High School
7%
Associate Degree
6%
Below High School
4%
Doctorate
3%

When Were Homes Built

Skidaway Island's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1980 - 1999 (63%), followed by 2000 - Present (24%) and 1960 - 1979 (12%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1980 - 1999
63%
2000 - Present
24%
1960 - 1979
12%
1940 - 1959
0.60%
Before 1939
0%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Skidaway Island's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (54%), followed by 4 Bedrooms (31%) and 5 or More Bedrooms (9%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
54%
4 Bedrooms
31%
5 or More Bedrooms
9%
2 Bedrooms
6%
1 Bedroom
0.82%
No Bedrooms
0%

What Is the Average Age

Skidaway Island's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (51%), 55 - 64 (18%), and Under 10 (8%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
51%
55 - 64
18%
Under 10
8%
45 - 54
6%
35 - 44
6%
25 - 34
5%
10 - 17
4%
18 - 24
2%

Property Market Trends at Skidaway Island

Skidaway Island's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $763,100. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $2,673 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Skidaway Island's dynamic real estate landscape.

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