Augusta metro, GA–SC relocation guide
Moving to Augusta-Richmond County, GA
About Augusta-Richmond County
Augusta is Georgia's second-largest city and the anchor of the metro, organized as the consolidated Augusta-Richmond County government (city and county merged in 1996). Set on the Savannah River across from North Augusta, South Carolina, it has about 200,000 residents. The local economy revolves around the military (Fort Gordon — renamed Fort Eisenhower on October 27, 2023, then reverted to Fort Gordon on June 11, 2025 — home to Army Cyber Command), medicine (Augusta University and its medical district), and the nearby Savannah River Site. Each April the city hosts the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Housing spans historic intown districts (Summerville, Olde Town), mid-century suburbs, and newer subdivisions, with the most affordable prices in the metro core.
Home prices in Augusta-Richmond County
The median list in Augusta-Richmond County is $215,000.
Top places in Augusta-Richmond County
- Augusta National Golf Club — home of the Masters Tournament each April (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Augusta Riverwalk — riverfront park along the Savannah River downtown.
- Augusta Canal National Heritage Area — historic canal with trails, boat tours, and the Savannah Rapids headgates.
- Morris Museum of Art — Southern art museum on the Riverwalk.
- Augusta Museum of History — home of the James Brown exhibit; Brown, the "Godfather of Soul," has a statue on Broad Street.
- Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.
- Phinizy Swamp Nature Park — wetlands park with trails and wildlife near south Augusta.
- Pendleton King Park — large public park with gardens, a lake, and a disc golf course.
Commuting from Augusta-Richmond County
- This is the commute anchor: downtown Augusta, the Augusta University medical district, and Fort Gordon are all inside the consolidated county.
- Downtown to Fort Gordon's main gates: approximately 15–20 minutes via Gordon Highway (US-78/278) or Bobby Jones Expressway (I-520).
- Downtown to North Augusta, SC: approximately 10 minutes via the 13th Street bridge or I-20.
- Downtown to the Columbia County suburbs (Evans/Martinez): approximately 15–20 minutes via Washington Road or I-20.
Schools in Augusta-Richmond County
Public schools: Richmond County School System. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Augusta-Richmond County FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Augusta-Richmond County, GA?
The median list in Augusta-Richmond County is $215,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Augusta-Richmond County, GA?
This is the commute anchor: downtown Augusta, the Augusta University medical district, and Fort Gordon are all inside the consolidated county. - Which school district serves Augusta-Richmond County, GA?
Augusta-Richmond County is served by Richmond County School System. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.