Saint Simons Island

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Saint Simons Island, GA

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A Southern island community overflowing with attractions

Beach Entertainment Fun-Filled Local Business Airport Exciting

Set between Savannah and Jacksonville on Georgia’s coast, Saint Simons Island is a popular destination for tourists and renters alike. Known for its picturesque marshes, clean beaches, and unmistakable lighthouse, Saint Simons Island provides the perfect setting in which to enjoy coastal living.

There are colorful restaurants and vibrant shops along Frederica Rd. Pick up a souvenir or enjoy a meal in the salt air before hitting the beach with friends. There are incredible apartment communities and waterfront homes available all around the island, but most renters prefer the convenience of living at the southern tip, near East Beach and the airport. For the best view of the island, visit the Saint Simons Lighthouse for an incredible view of this waterfront locale.

Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Driftwood Education Center
  • St. Simons Island Lighthouse
  • Fort Frederica National Monument
  • Georgia Sea Turtle Center
  • Jekyll Island

Airports

  • Brunswick Golden Isles

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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 2025.