Augusta, Georgia

Because of its location, Augusta has the perfect mix of southern and east coast weather. They don’t get the snowy, cold winter weather other East Coast cities get and the summers are nice and warm. It’s true, you’ll hear people complain about the humidity, which can be brutal in June and July. People moving from cities further south will tell you it’s nothing compared to their hometown, while others coming from up north will tell you they left to get away from the harsh harsh winters. Because of the coastal location and the great weather, there are plenty of outdoor events to enjoy like kayaking, boating, and fishing, as well as biking on the many trails around the city!

Here's a nice summary from a transplant about their pov on Augusta: When I first moved here over a decade ago I hated it (came here from Atlanta so there was a big adjustment), but now I'm settled in and raising a family here. It has changed a lot and there are some nice areas.

If you talk to anyone who’s lived in Augusta for any length of time, they’ll tell you “It’s a great place to raise kids!” But outside of young or established families, you might find Augusta a bit lacking. The city is trying hard to expand and bring in more restaurants, activities, etc. but they still have a ways to go. Young professionals looking to jumpstart their careers in tech or medical might have a bit of a hard time adjusting, especially if they’re moving from neighboring Atlanta.

Augusta is a family-friendly, small southern town with lots of kind people and charm. It might not have the active nightlife of other, bigger cities, but what it doesn’t have in activities, it makes up for in hospitality! The people in Augusta are kind and community-focused. You’ll see people out enjoying the Riverwalk or biking with friends on the weekends and during the week everyone heads off to work (usually at the University or the base) and spends time running errands or with family.

If you want to see what locals do in Augusta check out the calendar of events.

We highly recommend visiting Augusta and staying in the community in a VRBO rather than a hotel to get a feel for what it's like to live among the locals. You can receive discounted fares on travel via our partnership with Expedia as well.

Workwise, Augusta is known for two things: medical and tech. It’s a hub for medicine, biotechnology, and cyber security thanks to Augusta University and the US Army Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon. The largest employers in the area are Augusta University, Savannah River Site, a Nuclear Energy facility, and Fort Gordon. Besides that, The Masters Tournament every spring brings a huge surge of work and funds into the city and is what Augusta is most known for.