Living in North Augusta, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Augusta · Census data 2020–2024
North Augusta has 25,653 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $86,092 (24% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $233,600, the median rent is $1,169/month.
North Augusta at a glance
- Population
- 25,653
- Median age
- 42.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $86,092State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $233,600State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,169/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is North Augusta a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in North Augusta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Augusta the median home value is $233,600, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,169 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,417 a month in housing costs.
North Augusta median household income
The median household income in North Augusta is $86,092 and the income per person is $48,483. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in North Augusta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,745
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.26
North Augusta demographics
- Population
- 25,653
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 11,168
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Augusta ›
Education in North Augusta
36.7% of adults 25 and older in North Augusta have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Augusta
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
North Augusta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta | 25,653 | $86,092 | $233,600 | $1,169 |
| Belvedere | 5,180 | $53,021 | $143,500 | $987 |
| Clearwater | 3,319 | $51,731 | $158,100 | $735 |
| Burnettown | 3,135 | $50,347 | $189,800 | $932 |
| Murphys Estates | 1,064 | $89,531 | $189,300 | — |
| Langley | 1,310 | $53,646 | $99,100 | $871 |
| Beech Island | 1,578 | $36,027 | $116,800 | $1,207 |
| Gloverville | 2,505 | $52,197 | $89,800 | $1,204 |
| Martinez | 33,750 | $81,602 | $246,100 | $1,284 |
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What is the median household income in North Augusta, SC?
The median household income in North Augusta is $86,092, 24% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Augusta?
The median home value in North Augusta is $233,600, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in North Augusta?
The median gross rent in North Augusta is $1,169 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is North Augusta, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
What is the median age in North Augusta?
The median age in North Augusta is 42.3 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in North Augusta?
The average commute to work in North Augusta is 23 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Augusta?
The unemployment rate in North Augusta is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Augusta?
36.7% of adults in North 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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