Often called “The Garden City,” Augusta, GA, is an iconic Southern city. Home to the Masters Golf Tournament every April and easily accessible to all Georgia has to offer, it shouldn’t come as a surprise nearly 201,200 people are living in Augusta.
As more people move to Augusta, it’s important to keep in mind that the median home sale price is $191,700, and the average sale price per square foot is $123. For renters, the average rent price for a 2-bedroom apartment in Augusta is $1,112.
But maybe Augusta isn’t the right city for you or you’re looking for something a little different. Look no further. We’ve rounded up a list of the 7 best Augusta, GA, suburbs to consider living in – and they’re all under a 40-minute drive from the city. That way you’ll be close enough to Augusta without living in the city.
#1: Waynesboro
Median home price: $118,000
Average sale price per square foot: $96
Driving distance from Augusta: 40 minutes
Waynesboro, GA homes for sale
Waynesboro, GA apartments for rent
With a median home sale price of $118,000, Waynesboro takes the number one spot on our list of Augusta, GA, suburbs. About 5,800 people live in this suburban area and you’ll only be about a 40-minute drive away from downtown Augusta. Living in Waynesboro, you can take in the views of Waynesboro Pond from Waynesboro Pond Park and check out the downtown streets.
#2: Belvedere, SC
Median home price: $155,950
Average sale price per square foot: $74
Driving distance from Augusta: 20 minutes
Belvedere, SC homes for sale
Belvedere, SC apartments for rent
A little more expensive than Waynesboro is Belvedere, SC. Only 20 minutes from the city center you can explore the Augusta Riverwalk along the Savannah River in no time. Living in Belvedere, you can spend time exploring the charming downtown.
#3: North Augusta, SC
Median home price: $261,500
Average sale price per square foot: $145
Driving distance from Augusta: 10 minutes
North Augusta, SC homes for sale
North Augusta, SC apartments for rent
Just 10 minutes away, you’ll find the suburb of North Augusta, SC. From parks and outdoor recreation to shopping, there’s lots of things that make North Augusta a great place to live. If you find yourself moving to the third suburb, visit one of the parks like Brick Pond Park, Riverview Park, or Living History Park and visit the downtown area.
#4: Grovetown
Median home price: $257,000
Average sale price per square foot: $146
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,382
Driving distance from Augusta: 25 minutes
Grovetown, GA homes for sale
Grovetown, GA apartments for rent
More expensive than North Augusta is Grovetown, the next suburb on our list. With roughly 15,600 residents in this Augusta suburb, make sure to stroll along Grovetown Trails at Euchee Creek.
#5: Martinez
Median home price: $270,000
Average sale price per square foot: $146
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,005
Driving distance from Augusta: 15 minutes
Martinez, GA homes for sale
Martinez, GA apartments for rent
Only a 15-minute drive into the city, consider adding Martinez to your list of Augusta, GA, suburbs to check out. Home to 34,500 residents, this town can be a great choice for people looking to remain close to Augusta without living in the city center. Living in Martinez, you can play a round of golf or shop at a local store.
#6: Aiken, SC
Median home price: $277,500
Average sale price per square foot: $148
Driving distance from Augusta: 35 minutes
Aiken, SC homes for sale
Aiken, SC apartments for rent
Another noteworthy Augusta suburb is Aiken, SC, where you’ll find the home prices are $277,500. With just about 32,000 people living in Aiken, it’s a great suburb to consider moving to. Whether you play golf at one of the many golf courses, explore the Aiken County Historical Museum, stroll through the charming downtown or grab a coffee at a local café, there’s many activities to do and see in this suburb.
#7: Evans
Median home price: $449,000
Average sale price per square foot: $157
Driving distance from Augusta: 22 minutes
Evans, GA homes for sale
Evans, GA apartments for rent
Rounding out our list of Augusta, GA, suburbs is none other than Evans. With a population of close to 34,500, Evans is a great area to live in that’s not nearly as big as Augusta. If you find yourself moving to this suburb, make sure to spend a sunny afternoon at Evans Towne Center Park.
Methodology: Whether a suburb was under a 40-minute drive from downtown Augusta. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during March 2023. Average rental data from Rent.com March 2023. Population data sourced from the United States Census Bureau.
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