2019 Best Places to Live in the Augusta AreaAbout this List

Evans

• Town in Georgia
• 144 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.
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• A

• A

• 35,204 Population

Martinez

• Town in Georgia
• 83 reviews

Current Resident: I love this town! It's quiet and has great schools. We are also very close to everything but not so close to the business district that my kid cant play outside due to the traffic. There is plenty of forest still left for there to be wild birds and other animals, like rabbits.
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• A

• A

• 35,808 Population

Harlem

• Town in Georgia
• 10 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.
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• A-

• A

• 2,971 Population

Grovetown

• Town in Georgia
• 78 reviews

Current Resident: I love Grovetown, Georgia because of its charm. It feels like a step back into time with its friendly neighborhoods, sense of community, and well kept homes. There is low crime here and it feels very safe. Grovetown is very affordable as well. You get a lot of home for your money. The only thing that I would change would be the ability to walk to the store. In order to go shopping you have to have a car. There are no grocery stores, gas stations, or shopping areas in walking distance from the homes.
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• A-

• A

• 13,353 Population

Aiken

• Town in South Carolina
• 95 reviews

Current Resident: I love the fact that there is much culture, history, and engaging activities to immerse yourself into. The educational system here is excellent and there are many employment opportunities for a smaller area. There is a friendly and diverse mix of people here that provides a welcoming environment. This is a very safe area with lots of living options for homebuyers as well. Overall, I feel that Aiken is a wonderful and has something for just about family large or small!
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• A-

• B-

• 30,277 Population

North Augusta

• Town in South Carolina
• 86 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!
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• B+

• B-

• 22,268 Population

Belvedere

• Town in South Carolina
• 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.
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• B+

• B-

• 5,063 Population

Augusta

• City in Georgia
• 471 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived here all my life! Wonderful location. Beautiful atmosphere, plenty of local events, concerts, kayaking on the riverfront, and much more! Love the small-town-community feel. Definitely great for individuals seeking work in health care settings considering the large amount of hospitals in the area.
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• B

• C-

• 196,899 Population

Graniteville

• Town in South Carolina
• 6 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.
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• B-

• B-

• 3,348 Population

Warrenville

• Town in South Carolina
• 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.
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• B-

• B-

• 1,093 Population

Gloverville

• Town in South Carolina
• 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.
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• B-

• B-

• 2,730 Population

Burnettown

• Town in South Carolina
• 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.
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• B-

• B-

• 2,771 Population

Murphys Estates

• Town in South Carolina

• B-

• B

• 1,423 Population

Edgefield

• Town in South Carolina

• C+

• B-

• 4,738 Population

New Ellenton

• Town in South Carolina
• 2 reviews

• C+

• B-

• 2,387 Population

Hephzibah

• Town in Georgia
• 27 reviews

Current Resident: Hephzibah is a nice and friendly town. Have good decent schools nearby and the community is great! Hephzibah is an fun place at times. It all depends on how you make it . It can be the worst and also the best. Just like life its all how you make it. The weather can be pretty bad during Hurricane season, but overall i don't regret living here. The local grocery stores are close and the gas is cheap.
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• C+

• D+

• 4,066 Population

Waynesboro

• Town in Georgia
• 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.
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• C+

• C+

• 5,603 Population

Clearwater

• Town in South Carolina
• 3 reviews

• C+

• B-

• 4,657 Population

Langley

• Town in South Carolina

• C+

• B-

• 1,117 Population

Thomson

• Town in Georgia
• 16 reviews

Works Here: Thomson is a small town within he state of Georgia. The town has proclaimed a lot of history to include Blind Willie McTell. Throughout the town, there are numerous guitars displayed to contribute and instill the heritage that has been established. Additionally, every year there is a annual festival that honors music.
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• C-

• C+

• 6,599 Population

Appling

• Town in Georgia
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: Appling is a small country town, it is very peace full. There isn't any thing really to dislike about Appling. Overall experience is great! I've lived there all my life and still love it today!
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• A-

• A

• 771 Population

Trenton

• Town in South Carolina
• 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,
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• A-

• C+

• 305 Population

Jackson

• Town in South Carolina
• 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.
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• B-

• B-

• 1,810 Population

Johnston

• Town in South Carolina
• 3 reviews

• B-

• B-

• 2,476 Population

Vidette

• Town in Georgia

• B-

• C+

• 183 Population