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 is a vibrant southern city with a significant history starting from the American Revolution through the Civil War, followed by the Civil Rights Movement, and leading to contemporary times. The 2020 census counted 202,081 people living there.

August is the home of the Masters golf tournament. About 200,000 visitors come to the city for the golf match, and the number of people in town doubles for a short time.

The city was founded in 1735 by James Oglethorpe, who also founded Savannah. Oglethorpe saw the tremendous potential of using the Savannah River. The area became a huge hub for cotton production, which was exploited using enslaved labor.

The “God Father of Soul,” musician James Brown, was born near Augusta in Barnwell, South Carolina. He was called upon on April 5, 1968, to diffuse the violence associated with the civil rights movement, which he was able to do. Martin Luther King Jr had been assassinated the day before. When violence nearly broke out during one of his performances, Brown calmed the police at the show and asked those who rushed the stage to stand down. An arena in Augusta is named in his honor.

Augusta is known for its antebellum architecture and excellent food. Many local dishes prepared in the Southern style are delicious.

What to do in Augusta, GA

Here are some things to see and do in the area:

• Features: Augusta Riverwalk is an exciting place to experience along the Savannah River, with plenty of stores, bars, and restaurants.
• Events: The Augusta Entertainment Complex has the Bell Auditorium for touring Broadway plays and musicals and the James Brown Arena for major concerts.
• Museums: The Lucy Craft Laney Museum features exhibits on Black history. The Augusta Museum of History and the Morris Museum of Art are nearby.
• Destinations: For a nice day trip, take a short drive to the Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site or Harrison-Caver Park, which are just over the border in South Carolina.

Working in Augusta, GA

The local economy is supported by tourists coming for the Masters golf tournament. Local businesses include healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail, and construction. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. The average annual household income is rather modest at $55,408, which is much less than the U.S. average of $69,021. The economy is growing at a nice pace when compared to other places in the USA. Augusta's predicted growth rate for the next decade is 38.5%, which beats the expectations for the American average of a ten-year growth rate of 33.5%.

The industries offering the most jobs are education (9.3%), healthcare (16.4%), construction (5.6%), hotels/food service (8.6%), admin (4.6%), professional services (3.1%), and government (5.2%).

Augusta, GA Neighborhoods

The area on the eastern side of the city includes Downtown Augusta, Olde Town, and the Medical District. Here are some neighborhoods on the east side worth considering:

• Harrisburg: This area's median real estate price is $119,245, less than 87.9% of Georgia. The average rental home costs $1,614 montly. The vacancy rate is 24.3%, which makes finding a place to buy or rent easy.
• Uptown: Consider this area if you are looking for a historic neighborhood. The median real estate price is $369,215. Rental homes are about $1,777 monthly. Vacancies are 23.3%.
• Olde Town: May Park is a nice feature in this neighborhood. The median home price is $119,949. Places are available to rent for an average of $1,734 per month. The vacancy rate is 26.4%.
• Augusta University: The median real estate price near the school is $137,999. There are rental homes available and apartment complexes if you want to rent a place. The average rent is $1,251 monthly. The vacancy rate is 20.6%

Augusta, GA School District

Richmond County School System is responsible for the public schools. Annually, $12,591 is invested in each student’s education. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14-to-one, which is a small class size.

Augusta has about two dozen private schools to choose from in the area. The best private schools are Augusta Preparatory Day School (NS to 12th), the Augusta Christian Schools (PK to 12th), and Episcopal Day School (NS to 8th).

Augusta State University is a popular four-year public university. Within 50 miles, there are six other colleges. Augusta Technical College is for those who want to learn a trade. It is one of the four trade schools in Augusta.

Moving to Augusta, GA Resource Guide

The mayor and the Augusta Commission, with ten elected commissioners, form the structure of the combined municipal and Richmond County government.

The Augusta Georgia Recreation & Parks Department manages the public parks, community centers, campgrounds, playgrounds, dog parks, and picnic areas. There are many sports fields for baseball, softball, and soccer. There are swimming pools, basketball courts, and tennis courts.

Residents enjoy youth activities and adult programs. There are youth sports teams, fitness programs, and dance classes. Youth camps are offered in spring and summer. Adults enjoy participation in nutrition and fitness programs. Those over 60 with limited income can get free meals delivered.

Augusta, GA Housing

The median home sales price is $204,000. Year-over-year prices are about the same, with no increase. It is a balanced market with about the same number of buyers interested in homes offered by sellers.

August has a 9% lower cost of living than other parts of Georgia and a spectacular 18% lower cost of living when compared to the American average.