Here's what it costs to live in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,142 per month, while the typical home is valued around $178,400. Households earn a median of $55,485 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 31. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$55,485
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,142
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$178,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
201,528
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Census ACS
31.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
11
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,091
Per month
Avg Home Value
$159,513
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 30805 | — | $854 | $113,300 |
| ZIP 30812 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 30813 | — | $1,400 | $245,100 |
| ZIP 30815 | — | $1,109 | $137,000 |
| ZIP 30901 | — | $750 | $83,900 |
| ZIP 30904 | — | $889 | $163,000 |
| ZIP 30905 | — | $1,566 | — |
| ZIP 30906 | — | $983 | $103,900 |
| ZIP 30907 | — | $1,163 | $209,700 |
| ZIP 30909 | — | $1,104 | $220,200 |
Showing top 10 of 11 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
46°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.1
poor
Hospitals
5
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.2%
The cost of living index for Augusta-Richmond County is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Augusta-Richmond County is $1,142 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Augusta-Richmond County is $55,485 per year.
The median home value in Augusta-Richmond County is $178,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Augusta-Richmond County has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 31.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Georgia is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
