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Augusta, ME Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Allison Foster

Unpopular opinion about Augusta

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and With a population of 18,999, Augusta is a small town. You can expect to pay around $887 for rent here. Poverty rate is 14.8%, which is around average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely r...

1 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Adam F.

Considering Augusta vs Phoenix -help me decide

Been meaning to ask this. Thoughts? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up.

2 replies 11 upvotes moving
Adam F.

Augusta housing prices -when will it stop?

Curious what people think. Crime rate is something to consider -Augusta sits at 263.0 per 100K. Poverty rate is 14.8%, which is around average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Has anyone dealt with this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of ...

15 replies 12 upvotes housing
Allison Foster

Most overrated things about Augusta

Alright, You can expect to pay around $887 for rent here. Homes are going for about $188,900 on average. Median household income is $48,756, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $48,756 in Augusta. There's...

2 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Madelyn Foster

Best apartments in Augusta under ?

Hey folks, I'm single, late 40s, and Rent is about $887/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks for reading. Honestly, I...

1 replies 8 upvotes housing
Kai

Best industries in Augusta right now

First post here. We're a young couple and Median household income is $48,756, which feels on the lower side for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cheers. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly goo...

3 replies 0 upvotes jobs
Wesley

Working in Augusta -salaries realistic?

First post here. I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Should I be concerned?

6 replies 10 upvotes jobs
Luca Richardson

Affordable areas near Augusta?

Alright, Been living here since 2009. Should I be concerned? The suburbs are where most families end up.

15 replies 14 upvotes housing
Jayden Gutierrez

Rent in Augusta getting crazy

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $188,900, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $887 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Does this match your experience? I'd say...

5 replies 11 upvotes housing
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