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Augusta
  • City in Georgia

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

editorial

Augusta is a city in Georgia with a population of 201,264. Augusta is in Richmond County. Living in Augusta offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Augusta there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Augusta and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About Augusta...
Population
201,264

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$123,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$940
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    49%
  • Own
    51%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    11%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14%
    national  11%

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