Affordable Storage in Hephzibah

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About Hephzibah, GA

Hephzibah is a city in Richmond County with only 3,830 people living there, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. It is a pleasant rural suburb that is part of the larger Augusta, Georgia, Metropolitan Area.

The founders were three brothers who settled near each other in 1860, naming the town Brothersville. The Hephzibah Baptist Church was established in 1862. The town took on the name of Hephzibah in 1870 to honor the religious group.

In 1996, the city of Augusta and Richmond County joined to form a consolidated government. Hephzibah decided to remain an independent city with its own government. Augusta-Richmond County provides some services. The City of Hephzibah provides water, fire, and police services.

What to do in Hephzibah, GA

Hephzibah has these features and places to visit:

• Features: Pointe South Golf Club is a nice golf course where you can practice and then play a round of golf at the other professional golf courses in Augusta, even the course used for The Masters if you can afford the green fees.
• Events: The Pavilion in the Hephzibah-Carroll Community Center & Park is an outdoor venue for live concerts and hosts family-friendly events. It is nice to picnic on a sunny day and enjoy live music in the park.
• Museums: The Burke County Museum is about 20 minutes to the south on Highway 25. The Augusta Museum of History and the Morris Museum of Art are in Augusta to the north.
• Destination: The nature preserve of the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park is to the northeast. There are many miles of trails to explore and over 1,100 acres with wildlife viewing and birdwatching opportunities.

Working in Hephzibah, GA

The Hephzibah local economy depends on healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and construction. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which tracks close to the national average of 6%. The median household income is $59,493 per year, which is lower than the American average of $69,021.

The economy is growing faster than the national average. Hephzibah's predicted job growth rate for the next ten years is 38.5%, compared to the national rate of 33.5%. Traffic may be very congested during workdays for those driving to work. The mean commute time is 27.5 minutes.

The industries offering the most jobs are healthcare (15.0%), education (11.2%), professional services (6.2%), construction (5.8%), utilities (4.8%), administration (4.5%), and hospitality (4.2%).

Hephzibah, GA Neighborhoods

There is only one neighborhood that covers all of Hephzibah. The communities nearby include Mcdade and Jamestown (and Jamestown South), which are included here for comparison.

Here are the nearby areas to consider:

• Hephzibah: The median real estate price is $148,399. This is less expensive than 83.1% of the rest of the state. This area has single-family homes, townhomes, apartments, and mobile homes. The rental houses are usually three bedrooms. Rental homes are available for $1,806 per month. The vacancy rate is 13.6%, making it easy to find a place to rent.
• Mcdade: This nice neighborhood is east of Hephzibah. The median real estate price is $239,604, which is less expensive than 61% of other neighborhoods in the state. Apartments and single-family homes are available to rent for around $1,413 per month. The vacancy rate is 8%, so finding a rental unit is challenging.
• Jamestown: This nice area is to the north of Hephzibah. The median real estate price is $309,833. Rental homes are available for an average rent of $2,003 per month. The vacancy rate is low at 7.2%, making finding a place to rent more difficult than in other parts of Augusta.
• Jamestown South: This area is better for those on a limited budget wanting to buy a home, such as a starter home. The median real estate price is $219,771. A mixture of houses, mobile homes, and townhouses are available. The average rent is $2,452 per month. There are not many rental units, and the vacancy rate is near zero, so it is nearly impossible to find a rental unit in this neighborhood.

Hephzibah, GA School District

The public school district is the Richmond County School System that manages the public schools, including Hephzibah elementary, middle school, and high school. The school district spends around $12,826 annually per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16 to one.

There are 24 private schools in the Hephzibah/Augusta area. The top three private schools in Hephzibah are Master Christian Ambassador Academy (K to 12th), Alleluia Community School (K to 12th), and Burns Memorial Umc Preschool (PK and K).

There is the public four-year Augusta State University nearby, and eight other colleges within a 20-mile radius.

Moving to Hephzibah, GA Resource Guide

Hephzibah municipal government consists of five members on the Board of Commissioners, who are elected or appointed according to the City Charter rules to serve for a four-year term.

The City of Hephzibah Recreation Department manages the Pavilion, Arena, and Farmers Market. The Hephzibah-Carroll Community Center & Park was built in 1978-1979 as a joint venture with the county. The park has an outdoor pavilion, a walking/jogging track, a playground, tennis courts, and baseball fields.

Hephzibah, GA Housing

The median home price in Hephzibah is $239,900, trending up 6.6% year-over-year. It is a buyer’s market with more homes listed for sale than the number of interested buyers.

The cost of living in Hephzibah is very attractive. It is 8% lower than other cities in Georgia and 17% lower than the national average of the United States.