City profile
Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · Population 13,905
Wilmington Island is a town in Chatham County, GA with about 13,905 residents and a typical home value near $405,000. It is 9 miles from Savannah, GA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
52°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
216
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$404,900
Typical monthly housing
$2,500
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
110
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.89%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.39%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 97/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Coastal flooding, Lightning
Nearest major airport
16 mi to Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 59% Democratic / 41% Republican
Community
Population
13,905
Black population
1.2%
County
Chatham County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸GA is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: summer heat, hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 13,905 residents
- Typical home value about $405,000
- 9 miles from Savannah, GA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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