Best Places to Live in Augusta-Richmond County Metro Area, Georgia

Augusta, GA Metropolitan Area: Augusta is a historic city situated on the Savannah River in Georgia. It's home to a variety of attractions such as golf courses, museums and theaters. Visitors can also explore Civil War-era sites like Fort Discovery or take a stroll along downtown's Riverwalk promenade to discover great restaurants and nightlife options. Augusta offers something for everyone. Mid-sized city - Georgia–South Carolina border along the Savannah River .

State: Georgia
County:
Metro Area: Augusta-Richmond County Metro Area
City: Augusta, Evans, 18 total

Zip Codes: 30906, 30907, 30809, 30909, 30813, 30815, 30904, 30824, 30901, 30830, 22 total
Cost of Living: -15.1% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 136 ft above sea level

Augusta-Richmond County, Ga Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Historic interest
Cost of living
Healthcare

Cons
Arts and culture
Entertainment
Isolation

What Bert Has To Say About Augusta-Richmond County Metro Area

Those familiar with professional golf know Augusta. The city emerged after the turn of the 19th century as a winter escape for northerners. Resorts and country clubs, including the heralded Augusta National Country Club, opened at that time. During most of the year, Augusta is a tranquil, Mid-sized southern city with varied small industry and commercial activity. In April the Masters golf tournament brings worldwide attention and crowds. People with nicer homes rent them to visiting dignitaries and executives (and receive a tax break thanks to a federal tax loophole seemingly designed for this event).

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Augusta-Richmond County Metro Area is 4.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Augusta-Richmond County Metro Area jobs have increased by 2.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Augusta-Richmond County Metro Area's cost of living is 15.1% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Augusta-Richmond County Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, May and April are the most pleasant months in the Augusta-Richmond County metro area, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Augusta-Richmond County metro area remained narrowly Republican, 50.9% to 47.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Augusta-Richmond County Metro Area's population is 607,673 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 6.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Augusta-Richmond County Metro Area is $204,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 16.1%.

SCHOOLS

Augusta-Richmond County Metro Area public schools spend $9,889 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.8 students per teacher in Augusta-Richmond County Metro Area. More Education

Best Places to Live in Augusta-Richmond County Rankings

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Housing Market in Augusta-Richmond County

It's a good time to buy in Augusta-Richmond County. Home Appreciation is up 16.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Augusta-Richmond County is $204,100.

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ZIP CODES IN AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY METRO AREA, GEORGIA

30906, 30907, 30809, 30909, 30813, 30815, 30904, 30824, 30901, 30830, 22 total

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