Affordable Storage in Augusta

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Augusta.

About Augusta, GA

Augusta County and the city of Augusta combined to form the Augusta Metropolitan Area. The 2020 census determined that 202,081 people are living there.

James Oglethorpe first founded Savannah in 1733 and then two years later founded Augusta. The British King George gave large land grants in the new territories so cotton plantations could be developed with the massive use of enslaved labor. During the American Revolutionary War, the American military took the city from the British.

After American independence from the British was won in 1783, Augustan landowners continued to exploit enslaved labor to grow and process cotton until the American Civil War freed the enslaved people in 1865.

Legendary musician James Brown was called upon to cool racial tension after the race riots in the 1970s. He has an 8,000-seat arena in this city named after him.

In contemporary times, Augusta is a pleasant place to live. The city is most famous for its golf courses and hosting the yearly Masters golf tournament.

What to do in Augusta, GA

Here are some features and places to visit:

• Features: Some popular features include Pendleton King Park, Downtown Augusta, and the Augusta Riverwalk. You can walk on the trails by the side of the Augusta Canal. Golfers will enjoy the River Golf Club.
• Events: The James Brown Arena holds live concerts with major performers. The Masters golf tournament draws a huge crowd each year. The Augusta Convention Center hosts various business and cultural events.
• Museum: A favored museum that focuses on Black history is the Lucy Craft Laney Museum.
• Destination: The Phinizy Swamp Nature Park is a destination location you will love if you like to be outdoors and enjoy natural settings.

Working in Augusta, GA

The Augusta local economy depends on tourism, healthcare, retail, education, manufacturing, and construction. The rate of unemployment is 5.2%. An average household earns $55,408 yearly. This income is much lower than the average across the USA of $69,021. The economy is growing at a good pace. Augusta's predicted ten-year job growth rate is 38.5%, which compares favorably to the American average of 33.5%.

The industries offering the most jobs are healthcare (16.4%), hospitality services (8.6%), education (9.3%), administration (4.6%), construction (5.6%), government (5.2%), and professional services (3.1%).

Augusta, GA Neighborhoods

The median price for homes in Augusta ranges from around $100,000 to over $500,000.

Here are some neighborhoods that are worth considering in the different price ranges:

• Forest Hills: This is one of the low-cost areas (not to be confused with the higher-priced area of the same name, sometimes spelled “Forrest Hills”). The median real estate price is $114,884. The fancy area with the same name is the northern part of this area and adjacent to it. North of Lake Forest Drive, the median price of a home increases to $511,482.
• Sand Hills: If you are looking for something to buy that is mid-priced, consider Sand Hills. The median real estate price is $353,042. Rental homes are about $2,032 monthly. Vacancies are 24.0%, which is high. Many of the houses are rented out as vacation rentals, so they stay empty for a large part of the year.
• Martinez Southwest: This neighborhood has a median home sales price of under $300,000 at $292,763. Single-family homes and apartments are available to rent for an average of $1,755 per month. The vacancy rate is 13.8%, so finding a place to rent is quite easy when looking during times that are not the high season for vacation rentals.
• Lake Aumond South: The median real estate price is lower at $282,792. You can find a nice home to buy or rent. There are many apartment complexes if you want to rent a place. The average rent is $1,815 monthly.

Augusta, GA School District

The Richmond County School System is the administrator of the public schools. The cost for each student paid by the district is $12,591 each year. It has an exceptional 14-to-one student-to-teacher ratio.

There are 24 private schools in the Augusta area. The best private schools in Augusta are the Episcopal Day School (NS to 8th), Augusta Preparatory Day School (NS to 12th), and Augusta Christian Schools (PK to 12th).

Augusta State University is a public four-year college in Augusta. There are six other colleges within about an hour’s drive. Augusta Technical College is one of the four technical colleges in Augusta.

Moving to Augusta, GA Resource Guide

The municipal government consists of a mayor and ten commissioners serving on the Augusta Commission.

The Augusta Georgia Recreation & Parks manages the campgrounds, playgrounds, community centers, athletic fields for baseball, softball, and soccer, swimming pools, tennis courts,  basketball courts, and dog parks.

There are youth and adult programs. Seniors (60+ years old) can access special programs designed for them. Youth can participate in after-school activities such as dance classes, fitness programs, spring camps, and summer camps. Adults benefit from exercise programs. Those over 60 can get meals delivered and other adult day care services that support independent living.

Augusta, GA Housing

The median home sales price in Augusta is $204,000. The market has remained the same median price year-over-year. It is a balanced market that does not favor buyers or sellers. The homes listed for sale match the number of interested buyers.

The cost of living in Augusta is 9% lower than the rest of the state and 18% lower than the rest of the United States.