Median Income
$100,250
33% higher than US avg
Home Value
$340,600
21% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
31.6%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,357
17% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
3.5%
72% lower than US avg
How Augusta Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population274
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density308/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,250
Per Capita$49,831
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.5%
Commute38 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$340,600
Rent$1,357
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$552,479
Housing Units156
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Uninsured5.7%
Smoking11.9%
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute38 min
Broadband86.6%
EV Stations1
Is Augusta a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Augusta receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Augusta stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Augusta is $100,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Augusta among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Augusta is $340,600, 21% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,357 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Augusta has a population of 274 with a density of 308 people per square mile. The median age is 51.8 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 1.5% Hispanic.
Population
51.8yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
The median household income in Augusta is $100,250, which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $100,250 |
| 33% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $49,831 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 38.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |
The median home value in Augusta is $340,600, 21% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,357 (17% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $552,479.
Home Values
| Census Median | $340,600 |
| 21% above US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $552,479 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| $/Sq Ft | $172 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 85.7% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,357 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 92.1% |
| Housing Units | 156 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
Property Tax
In Augusta, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.7% of residents lack health insurance. 11.9% are current smokers. 24.2% report depression. 20.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Augusta vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 11.9% |
| 15% below US avg |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Short Sleep | 38.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Uninsured | 5.7% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Dental Visits | 69.5% |
Food & Exercise