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

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$162,900
42% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
7% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.9%
22% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
90,382
Median year built: 1979

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$162,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$213,679
Redfin Median Sale
$249,001
Median Sale Price
$249,001
Median List Price
$214,490
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

50.9%
Owner-Occupied
49.1%
Renter-Occupied
51%
49%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent: $1,087/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$249,001
Median Days on Market
68 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
135
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$144
Active Inventory
640
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
33.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1979
Average age of housing stock: 47 years
Homeownership Rate
50.9%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$162,900
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$213,679
Redfin Median Sale$249,001
Median Sale Price$249,001
Median List Price$214,490
Price Per Sq Ft$144

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,087
FMR Studio$979
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,023
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,203
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,524
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,775

Market

Days on Market68
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Homes Sold135
Active Inventory640
Price Per Sq Ft$144

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied50.9%
Renter-Occupied49.1%
Homeownership Rate50.9%
Total Housing Units90,382
Median Year Built1979
Rent Burden33.7%