Augusta-Richmond County, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Richmond County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
201,504 Population 667/sq mi density
$53,134 Median Income $30,230 per capita
$162,900 Home Value $213,679 Zillow
$1,087 Median Rent 33.7% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$53,134 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,900 home value, $1,087/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Augusta-Richmond County, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,134
29% below
$30,230 per capita
Home Value
$162,900
42% below
Zillow: $213,679
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
7% below
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Augusta-Richmond County Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Augusta-Richmond County's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
58%
Rent
93%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Augusta-Richmond County a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Augusta-Richmond County residents earn a median household income of $53,134 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,230. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,155 business establishments, including 472 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Augusta-Richmond County is $162,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,679. Median rent is $1,087/month, with 33.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

24.2% of adults in Augusta-Richmond County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Augusta-Richmond County has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Data Overview

People

Population201,504
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,134
Per Capita$30,230
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$16,817M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,125

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,900
Rent$1,087
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$213,679
Housing Units90,382
Rent Burden33.7%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,036/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation358 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 68%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Augusta-Richmond County was founded in 1736.
The median home in Augusta-Richmond County was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 472 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.