North Augusta, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Edgefield County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
24,928 Population 1,165/sq mi density
$90,132 Median Income $48,303 per capita
$220,500 Home Value $281,088 Zillow
$1,080 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
45 Violent Crime/100K 512 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$90,132 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,500 home value, $1,080/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher

North Augusta, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,132
20% above
$48,303 per capita
Home Value
$220,500
22% below
Zillow: $281,088
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
7% below
22.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
88% below
512/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
12% above
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How North Augusta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
120%
Home Value
78%
Rent
93%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Augusta a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Augusta residents earn a median household income of $90,132 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,303. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 459 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Augusta is $220,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,088. Median rent is $1,080/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

North Augusta reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 512/100K.

Education

37.9% of adults in North Augusta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Augusta has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population24,928
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,165/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,132
Per Capita$48,303
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$894M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,500
Rent$1,080
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$281,088
Housing Units12,365
Rent Burden22.6%

Crime

F
Violent45/100K
Property512/100K

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,214/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation467 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in North Augusta was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.