Living in Augusta, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Augusta · Census data 2020–2024
Augusta has 776 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $59,500 (18% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $140,600, the median rent is $748/month.
Augusta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Augusta at a glance
- Population
- 776
- Median age
- 36.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,500State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $140,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $748/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Augusta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Augusta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Augusta the median home value is $140,600, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $748 per month, which is 19.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,172 a month in housing costs.
Augusta median household income
The median household income in Augusta is $59,500 and the income per person is $37,246. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Augusta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 385
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.31
Augusta demographics
- Population
- 776
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 336
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Augusta ›
Education in Augusta
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Augusta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Augusta
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 87.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Augusta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 776 | $59,500 | $140,600 | $748 |
| South Gull Lake | 1,801 | $188,750 | — | $335 |
| Galesburg | 2,023 | $52,153 | $120,800 | $903 |
| Level Park-Oak Park | 3,488 | $70,652 | $124,500 | $1,307 |
| Richland | 1,098 | $95,104 | $289,300 | $1,375 |
| Springfield | 5,269 | $44,808 | $110,800 | $864 |
| Battle Creek | 52,374 | $55,693 | $141,900 | $957 |
| Hickory Corners | 196 | $98,397 | $273,400 | — |
| Climax | 723 | $85,313 | $208,500 | $833 |
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What is the median household income in Augusta, MI?
The median household income in Augusta is $59,500, 18% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Augusta?
The median home value in Augusta is $140,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Augusta?
The median gross rent in Augusta is $748 per month, about 19.3% of household income.
Is Augusta, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
What is the median age in Augusta?
The median age in Augusta is 36.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Augusta?
The average commute to work in Augusta is 27 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Augusta?
The unemployment rate in Augusta is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Augusta?
14.1% of adults in Augusta have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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