Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
22%
Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,287
Population
2,710
Renter Mix
43% Rent
A suburban reprieve just outside of Savannah
Riverfront
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Suburban
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Affordable
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College Town
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Convenient
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Located only five miles southeast of Downtown Savannah, Thunderbolt is a premier suburban getaway nearing Georgia’s east coast. Nestled on Wilmington River, residents of Thunderbolt have ideal access to waterfront restaurants and community parks where they can enjoy boating and fishing. Honey Park is a popular spot in town for both! Thunderbolt sits next door to Savannah State University, making it the ideal college town for students, faculty, and family. Residents appreciate the riverfront views and affordable apartments in this coastal oasis.
Thunderbolt is home to excellent public schools like Johnson High School. Families flock to local establishments for delicious cuisine and a good time. Check out Tubby’s Tank House or Coach’s Corner after you’ve found your cozy rental in the city. Thunderbolt is adjacent to Victory Square, filled with various department stores, that sits next to an abundance of restaurants like Sisters of the New South. Residents of Thunderbolt can easily travel into Downtown Savannah for its yearly festivals and events, noteworthy restaurants, and beautiful views of the Savannah River.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,551
Average: $80,714
Education
975
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,364
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Thunderbolt has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Thunderbolt, GA is $1,316 for one bedroom, $1,415 for two bedrooms, and $1,688 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thunderbolt has decreased by -4.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,316/month
770 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wormsloe Historic Site
- Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
- Skidaway Island State Park
- UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium
- Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Savannah/Hilton Head International
- Hilton Head
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.