The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 31308 sells for about $349,900, or $198 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,214 a month.
ZIP 31308 — Ellabell
The 31308 housing market remains stable, driven by steady demand from commuters and the ongoing expansion of the Savannah industrial sector. While inventory is limited, home values continue to see modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the area's appeal as a more affordable alternative to the urban core.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking more space and lower density than the urban core, while remaining within a reasonable driving distance of Savannah's major employers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.4% · poverty 11.8% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 31308, Bryan County GA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Ellabell area are generally lower than the national average, with the region benefiting from its rural character and proximity to smaller community law enforcement agencies.
Schools serving the 31308 ZIP code are primarily part of the Bryan County School District, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and community-focused environment.
The area faces moderate risks related to tropical weather and heavy rainfall, typical of the Georgia coastal plain, requiring standard flood insurance considerations for low-lying parcels.
Economic momentum is driven by the expansion of the Savannah industrial corridor and logistics hubs, which continue to attract new residential development to the Ellabell area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Commuting from 31308 primarily involves travel via I-16 toward the Savannah employment core, with average travel times around 33 minutes.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to local parks, rural trails, and proximity to the Ogeechee River for fishing and boating.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand from commuters and families, with limited multi-family inventory and a reliance on single-family home rentals.
The economy is heavily influenced by the Savannah logistics and manufacturing sectors, with many residents commuting to major employers in the Savannah metro area.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with I-16 serving as the main artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on residential subdivisions and supporting infrastructure to manage the influx of new residents moving to the Bryan County area.
The Bryan County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, focusing on market-based assessments for residential and agricultural land.
Parcels are subject to Bryan County school taxes and various local utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal hazard exposure, with standard coverage requirements for wind and flood risks.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter ZCTA 31308 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Fun Zone4.713 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.118.8 mi
- Sandbox VR512.1 mi
- Fun Zone4.713 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.118.8 mi
- Roebling Road Raceway4.87.8 mi
- Red Gate Farms - RV Resort4.617.8 mi
- Red Gate Farms - Savannah's Wedding & Event Venue4.717.8 mi
- Royal Cinemas 14 & World’s Tallest IMAX4.511.6 mi
- Pooler Cinemas4.511.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pooler4.312.1 mi
- National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force4.812.6 mi
- Frames n' Games4.211.7 mi
- National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force4.812.6 mi
- Children's Museum of Pooler4.512.1 mi
- Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center4.411 mi
- Mars Theatre4.818 mi
- Richmond Hill History Museum4.616.7 mi
- L Scott Stell Park411.7 mi
- Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center4.411 mi
- Hendrix Park4.44.6 mi
- COASTAL EMPIRE FAIR GROUNDS3.912.8 mi
- Bloomingdale Recreation Department at Taylor Park4.48.4 mi
- Safe Harbor Savannah Yacht Center4.619.9 mi
- Crosswinds Golf Club4.412.8 mi
- Tanger Outlets Savannah4.512.1 mi
- Publix Super Market at Pooler Marketplace4.611.6 mi
- Publix Super Market At Blue Moon Crossing4.610.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.311.7 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.111.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local opportunities for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
A local community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.