About
Closer to Hunter Army Airfield than Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill is an increasingly popular choice for military families. If work supporting both bases is a possibility or you are a spouse looking for work in Savannah, Richmond Hill is an ideal location. It is a very family friendly town with great schools, a satellite military treatment facility, and better housing options than some locations closer to Fort Stewart. Our insider spouses tout it as being a “newer, nicer, more beautiful” area with houses that are not that much more expensive.
Despite being sandwiched between two major highways (it’s located right off I-95 and west of U.S. Highway 17), the city of Richmond Hill has maintained a small town feel. There is a Walmart, but it’s on the edge of town. Our sources swear it maintains a Savannah address so the town can preserve local businesses. You’re more apt to find “mom and pop” stores, independently run restaurants, boutiques, and pottery stores than big box options even though Richmond Hill doesn’t have a distinct downtown. There are festivals for every holiday and great outdoorsy activities for the adventurous types—hiking, hunting, or kayaking anyone? Not to mention, you’re only an hour from the beach!
Neighbors
More than half of Richmond Hill’s population is made up of military families, so chances are your neighbor is in the same boat. Don’t be a stranger, take a walk after dinner and get to know your potential next best friend.
Neighborhood Feel
More people rent than buy here in Richmond Hill, and most people choose to live here for the school system. Homes for sale start around $200,000 and lie in golf communities or subdivisions. More and more subdivisions are popping up and with so many to choose from, make sure you hire a Scout to check one out for you. Richmond Hill is a considered a suburb of Savannah and is rapidly growing but maintains traditional ‘Americana’ vibes.
