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Fort Stewart

Hinesville, GA

Fort Stewart is home to the 3rd Infantry Division (Rock of the Marne), the Army's most deployed division, and covers over 280,000 acres making it the largest Army installation east of the Mississippi River. Located in coastal Georgia near Hinesville, the base is about 40 miles southwest of Savannah — one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the South with stunning antebellum architecture and a thriving food scene. The Georgia coast's barrier islands, Brunswick's Golden Isles, and Jekyll Island are all nearby for outstanding beach access.

Neighborhood near Fort Stewart

Local neighborhood · Hinesville, GA

Neighborhoods Near Fort Stewart

Popular communities where military families stationed at Fort Stewart choose to live.

Hinesville

5–10 min to main gate

The city immediately adjacent to Fort Stewart, purpose-built to support the installation with a high density of military families and services.

Military communityAffordableSuburban

Richmond Hill

25–35 min to main gate

Rapidly growing suburb between Fort Stewart and Savannah with newer homes, excellent Bryan County schools, and a strong community infrastructure.

SuburbanNew constructionFamily-friendly

Savannah (Southside)

45–55 min to main gate

The southern suburbs of Georgia's most beautiful city — longer commute but access to world-class dining, history, and the Georgia coast.

HistoricFamily-friendlyWalkable

Schools & Education

Liberty County School System

Liberty County Schools serves Hinesville and surroundings, with heavy military enrollment and strong transition support programs.

  • Liberty County High School and Bradwell Institute are the main campuses
  • Bryan County Schools (Richmond Hill) consistently outperforms Liberty County in state rankings
  • District has a full-time Military Family Liaison

Things to Do Near Hinesville

Local favorites for dining, outdoor adventures, and entertainment in the Hinesville area.

Fort Stewart Museum
Attraction

On-post museum documenting the 3rd Infantry Division's history — the oldest continuously active division in the U.S. Army.

Savannah Historic District
Attraction

One of America's most beautiful historic cities, 45 minutes from base — squares, antebellum architecture, River Street dining, and ghost tours.

Tybee Island Beach
Outdoors

Georgia's closest beach to Fort Stewart, about an hour away via Savannah — a beloved weekend getaway for base families.

Dogwood Festival & Coastal Georgia Events
Entertainment

Hinesville hosts multiple community festivals throughout the year serving the military family population.

Oglethorpe Mall (Savannah)
Shopping

Main regional mall in Savannah serving the Fort Stewart area with major retailers and a movie theater.

LeConte-Woodmanston Botanical Garden
Outdoors

Restored 18th-century plantation and botanical garden in nearby Riceboro — a peaceful piece of Georgia's natural and cultural history.

Housing & Cost of Living

Median Home Price
$190,000–$310,000
Typical Rent
$1,100–$1,700/mo

Hinesville is affordable but Richmond Hill has seen significant appreciation from Savannah spillover. Families who can tolerate the longer commute benefit from better schools and more desirable neighborhoods in Richmond Hill.

Popular neighborhoods to consider:

Richmond HillHinesville WestMidway

PCS Tips for Fort Stewart

  1. Contact the installation housing office early — wait lists can be long.
  2. Check BAH rates at the official DoD BAH calculator before setting your home budget.
  3. Get VA pre-approved before your PCS orders — it helps you move fast in competitive markets.
  4. Military-friendly real estate markets near bases can move quickly — be ready to act.

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