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Augusta, ON

Ontario

Augusta is a small city in Ontario with a population of 7,386. Residents earn $96,000 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
7,386 Population 61/sq mi density
$96,000 Median Income $53,450 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$1,030 Median Rent 10.4% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$96,000 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,030/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,000
28% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,030
11% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.0%
52% lower than US avg

How Augusta Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,386
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$53,450
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty6.0%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$1,030
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,955
Rent Burden10.4%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation358 ft (109 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+32.6%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute26 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Augusta a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Augusta receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Augusta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Augusta is $96,000, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Augusta is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Augusta has a population of 7,386 with a density of 61 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).

Population

7,386
Total Population
61
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
121.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Augusta vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.2%
17% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg
Other Languages4.8%

Social Characteristics

Augusta vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Augusta is $96,000, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Augusta vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,000
28% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,450

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.0%
52% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.8 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home18.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Augusta is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,030 (11% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,030
11% below US avg
Rent Burden10.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.7%
Renter-Occupied8.0%
Housing Units2,955

Property Tax

In Augusta, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Augusta vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+32.6%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density61/sq mi
Total Area121.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.8 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home18.4%

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