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North Augusta.
About
Life in North Augusta
North Augusta sits on the South Carolina side of the Savannah River, directly across from Augusta, Georgia, and it's grown into one of the area's most popular places to live, with the population up about 11% since 2020. Housing is a big part of the appeal: the median home value is $233,600, about 30% below the national median, and rent averages $1,169 a month. The median household income is $86,092, a bit above the national figure, so budgets go further here than in most growing suburbs.
North Augusta at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Foreign-Born
3.6%
Broadband Internet
95.2%
of households
Population Growth
+10.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.6% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in North Augusta: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Augusta, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (12.8%), and 4.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.7%
of residents
65 and Older
18.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.6%
of households
Married Couples
51.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for SC
Rent, home values, and income in North Augusta
In North Augusta, home values are 10% below the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,249
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $282,277 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below SC average
Unemployment in North Augusta
Unemployment in North Augusta is 0.9 percentage points lower than the SC average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What North Augusta Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.5 min avg
How North Augusta residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Augusta, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS)
Regional airport · few flights319k passengers boarded in 2025
- 119 mi
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Medium hub3.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 133 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 55% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North Augusta runs 55% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
148.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,543
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
North Augusta Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
84.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Aiken County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Aiken County, which includes North Augusta, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $43.0M |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $200 |
| 2022 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,040 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60,010 |
| 2020 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,120 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Aiken County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Aiken County, which includes North Augusta, is typically good.
Median AQI
39
Aiken County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Augusta has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
80
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
20
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 40°F | 3.77" |
| Feb | 62°F | 43°F | 3.47" |
| Mar | 69°F | 49°F | 3.98" |
| Apr | 78°F | 56°F | 2.91" |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 2.82" |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 4.72" |
| Jul | 94°F | 74°F | 4.80" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 5.02" |
| Sep | 87°F | 69°F | 4.03" |
| Oct | 78°F | 58°F | 2.69" |
| Nov | 68°F | 48°F | 2.75" |
| Dec | 60°F | 42°F | 3.82" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Augusta
Uninsured
7.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Augusta's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Piedmont Augusta Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Augusta
Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Augusta
Augusta VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Augusta
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Augusta
North Augusta's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 36.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Augusta (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 5,613 students · in-state tuition $8,414 · 55% graduate · median earnings $52,071 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 388 students · in-state tuition $15,357 · median earnings $37,183 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ninety Six National Historic Site, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Augusta
North Augusta has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ninety Six National Historic Site (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ninety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
43 mi awayCongaree National Park
National Park
72 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Augusta
Nancy Carson Library
135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta
Cities Near North Augusta
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to North Augusta?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
North Augusta FAQ
Is North Augusta, South Carolina affordable?⌄
North Augusta's median rent is $1,169/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $86,092/year. Median home value is $233,600.
Is North Augusta, South Carolina safe?⌄
North Augusta's violent crime rate was 149 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1543 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Augusta, South Carolina?⌄
North Augusta has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Augusta, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in North Augusta is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,169/month and median household income is $86,092/year. The median home value is $233,600. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Augusta, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in North Augusta is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from