2021 Best Places to Live in the Augusta Area

Evans

• Suburb of Augusta, GA
• Rating 3.92 out of 5  168 reviews

Current Resident: Evans is so ideal! I don’t think we could afford such a lovely home anywhere else. We live in a safe, quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors and easy access to parks and splash pads, the library, and an amphitheater. We are 15 minutes from the lake, which is big and beautiful! You are within 20 minutes of hundreds of restaurants and stores and the Augusta mall, which is surprisingly nice. Evans is SAFE! We are also two or three hours from Atlanta, Hilton Head, Charleston, Savannah, Blue Ridge (mountains), not far from Myrtle Beach, and six hours from Orlando. Atlanta is a huge airport so flights are more affordable. Downsides: (like anywhere in the south) heat, humidity, big bugs, hurricane season (we mostly just get rain, but I hear the power has gone out for weeks in the past). So there’s that. As a young mom trying to entertain young children. I give it a B+. I think I could stay here forever if it had a decent fall and wasn’t 100 degrees until November...Read 168 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• 37,114 Population

Martinez

• Suburb of Augusta, GA
• Rating 3.81 out of 5  91 reviews

Current Resident: Very quiet and tranquil. No issues with staying in the area. Quick access to many grocery and retail stores. Close to a couple soccer parks if children and adults alike are interested in participating in weekend get-togethers. Overall great area!...Read 91 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• 34,844 Population

North Augusta

• Suburb in South Carolina
• Rating 4 out of 5  98 reviews

Current Resident: As someone who has been a resident of this small town for roughly ten years now, I have become familiar with almost all of the various things around. I have attended the high school here before all the renevations and it was rough; the classrooms and facilities needed major help. I wish North Augusta had more activities to do for families and teenagers. Besides a few restaurants, there really is not much to do. Although, the new baseball stadium has been a great spot recently! Overall, this town feels "homey" and that's what I love about it!...Read 98 Reviews

• grade A

• grade B+

• 22,908 Population

Aiken

• Suburb in South Carolina
• Rating 3.78 out of 5  122 reviews

Current Resident: I love Aiken! I recently moved from California with my family and I am enjoying the change of pace. Everyone is friendly and the population size is great! It has a lot of horse-related things if you and equestrian. Aiken also has Hopeland garden and Citizens park that you can take a walk in and take in all of the sites. The downtown has a cute charm to it with lots of healthy eating options. The Alley is a great place to go in the evening with friends and family to have a sit-down dinner. They often have live music playing during the beautiful summer nights. On the outskirts of Aiken are chain food restaurants and department stores. Aiken, it's self does not have a mall but we are 40 minutes away for August which has a beautiful indoor mall...Read 122 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade B

• 30,671 Population

Grovetown

• Suburb of Augusta, GA
• Rating 4.05 out of 5  103 reviews

Current Resident: There are a lot of friendly people in Grovetown, and it offers easy access to tons of restaurants and stores. Its proximity to Augusta is great for exploring what the area has to offer without having to deal with the issues of living in a bigger city (traffic, crowds, etc.). The area is growing a lot and there is a lot of construction and adjusting going on to accommodate the influx of people moving to Grovetown, so the traffic isn't the most forgiving, but the area has a lot of promise!...Read 103 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• 14,053 Population

Harlem

• Town in Georgia
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  12 reviews

Current Resident: I love Harlem as I have lived here all my life. Harlem is a growing community, and every day, there are more and more citizens showing up from military families. I find that Harlem is the best town for me to live in, though I live right outside of Harlem, 5 minutes away from town. Harlem is amazing and they are building a new museum in Harlem along with some new businesses, like a pharmacy and a veterinarian for pets...Read 12 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• 3,137 Population

Belvedere

• Suburb in South Carolina
• Rating 3.24 out of 5  25 reviews

Former Resident: I have lived in the Belverdere Community from 1979-2004. When we first moved in there wasn't many children to play with. When other families moved in I was able to make friends. The community was quiet, and very safe. Growing up in the community everyone was very friendly. We all became a family. We shared the same school and we visited each other daily, we had great respect for each other. As a child we all grew up to adulthood together in the neighborhood. We had very little fights, the normal but within 5 minutes we were back playing together. After my mother past away it really wasn't the same living out there. We were all adults had moved on making a life for ourselves leaving out parents to live alone with grandchildren. but we visited frequently. Life was great in the community life would never be the same without it. Memories are cherished forever...Read 25 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B+

• 5,262 Population

Augusta

• City in Georgia
• Rating 3.53 out of 5  570 reviews

Works Here: Stationed here while in the Navy, and really enjoyed it. There was plenty to do, plenty to see, and plenty of people to meet! In addition to meeting so many of my friends here, it's also near quite a few big cities like Columbia, SC, and Atlanta. It's a great place for tourists and locals, as Masters weekend has allowed small businesses to flourish, even through the pandemic. 10/10 would recommend visiting - or ever living! - here...Read 570 Reviews

• grade B

• grade C minus

• 197,191 Population

Graniteville

• Suburb in South Carolina
• Rating 3.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: Living in Graniteville has been an experience that has proved to be worthwhile. In my eight years of living here the community has changed drastically, with the implementation of stores, fast-food restaurants and new homes. The community as a whole has grown, the schools near here have reached capacity with the flood of new students filling these homes. The diversity of the area is beginning to changed as more minorities begin to fill the area. The small town is peaceful and tight knit and many locals know each other and others throughout Aiken county...Read 7 Reviews

• grade B

• grade C+

• 3,320 Population

New Ellenton

• Suburb in South Carolina
• Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B minus

• 1,965 Population

Edgefield

• Town in South Carolina

• grade B minus

• grade B minus

• 4,780 Population

Hephzibah

• Suburb of Augusta, GA
• Rating 3.81 out of 5  32 reviews

Current Resident: Hephzibah is a nice, somewhat quiet town just south of Augusta, Georgia. It is located in what is known as the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). There is not much traffic here compared to other Augusta suburbs, and it is only a 20 minute or so drive to Evans (where most of Augusta's shopping and entertainment is located). It's very close to the airport. The area seems quite safe. Diamond Lakes is a nice park here in Hephzibah, and has plenty of events to do like walking trails, a sports complex and baseball diamond, a library, a campground, and more. Phinizy Swamp is also located nearby, and has many walking trails where you can see turtles, snakes, alligators, egrets, eagles, and other wildlife. There are a few shopping opportunities in Hephzibah including a Bi-Lo, Walmart neighborhood market and Walmart super center nearby, and an IGA...Read 32 Reviews

• grade B minus

• grade C minus

• 3,977 Population

Murphys Estates

• Suburb in South Carolina

• grade B minus

• grade B

• 1,490 Population

Gloverville

• Suburb in South Carolina
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: I really enjoy Gloverville. Everybody is very nice and helpful. This community is very close. I feel very safe in my neighborhood. Gloverville is in a great location, one can get to local businesses quickly. It is a way to be close enough to the busy part of town without actually having to be in the busy part of town. There are many churches in this town and also in close surrounding towns. This is a small town that means everybody pretty much knows everybody. The schools in Gloverville are outstanding. The students receive a great education in a safe environment...Read 1 Review

• grade B minus

• grade C+

• 2,966 Population

Waynesboro

• Town in Georgia
• Rating 3.63 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: When we moved from the larger city of Augusta, GA we were looking for a small town country atmosphere. Waynesboro, GA is a quaint little town, sitting beside fields of peanuts, cotton, and rows of pecan trees. It is a beautifully fragranced area because of all the Magnolia and Jasmine in bloom, and when they are not in bloom something else is always growing and smelling just a fresh and beautiful. Waynesboro, GA is gorgeous during all seasons of the year, it is fresh and clean when it rains, it is hot and sunny most of the year, but it's little and everyone knows everyone! If you like hunting, fishing, and just living a small town country life, and enjoying all the things God put here for you to enjoy, then "Welcome to the bird dog capital of the world." It's our little bitty slice of Heaven, close enough to drive to the big city, but small enough to be tucked away in a precious corner of Georgia's Burke County...Read 8 Reviews

• grade B minus

• grade C+

• 5,487 Population

Burnettown

• Suburb in South Carolina
• Rating 3.67 out of 5  6 reviews

Niche User: I've lived here for practically my whole life. My brothers and I have forged many great memories and relationships in the surrounding neighborhood. It's peaceful and quite. The perfect place for a family...Read 6 Reviews

• grade C+

• grade C+

• 2,723 Population

Thomson

• Town in Georgia
• Rating 3.24 out of 5  25 reviews

Current Resident: My mother's family have all been born and raised in Thomson or its surrounding neighbourhoods, including her. Having a close relationship with my family has made my raising in Thomson very enjoyable and comfortable. The small-town atmosphere helps create a bond between every member of the community and we all know someone we could go to if we need help...Read 25 Reviews

• grade C

• grade C+

• 6,593 Population

Clearwater

• Suburb in South Carolina
• Rating 3 out of 5  3 reviews

• grade C

• grade C+

• 4,264 Population

Langley

• Suburb in South Carolina
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: Langley is my hometown, and I am so proud to be a third-generation resident. I believe Justin Moore summed it up best: "A lot of people called it prison when I was growing up, but these are my roots and this is what I love because everybody knows me and I know them, and I believe that's the way we're supposed to live."...Read 1 Review

• grade C

• grade C+

• 1,842 Population

Trenton

• Town in South Carolina
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: I've lived in Trenton, SC since I was eight years old. It's a great town. It's small with lost of space. It's also quiet with not much commotion. One thing I would change about it would be the lack of entertainment and shopping opportunities,...Read 1 Review

• grade B+

• grade B minus

• 298 Population

Jackson

• Town in South Carolina
• Rating 3.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: Small but comfy and accommodating. Great town! Has a lot of potential. The town hall works with you and is very kind. They truly listen to what you have to say. And have fun little festivals. Looking for a quiet and calming neighborhood, Jackson is the place to be...Read 4 Reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B minus

• 1,925 Population

Dearing

• Town in Georgia
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: It's a nice, quiet area. A good place for those who don't mind living in rural, country neighborhoods. Plenty of space to start and raise a family.Read 1 Review

• grade B minus

• grade C+

• 624 Population

Vidette

• Town in Georgia

• grade B minus

• grade C+

• 203 Population

Blythe

• Town in Georgia
• Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: The people here are all around good. Everyone keeps to themselves and there is never violence in the are.Read 4 Reviews

• grade B minus

• grade C minus

• 688 Population

Warrenville

• Suburb in South Carolina
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Current Resident: Warrenville is a pretty nice quiet place. Like any neighborhood, you have the good and the bad, depending on the location. I’m fortunate enough to be in a nice and quiet place, I have wonderful neighbors and they all seem to have everyone’s back...Read 2 Reviews

• grade B minus

• grade C+

• 915 Population