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.

The Weather

Best Thing about Augusta 

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**](https://www.visitaugusta.com/events/).

We highly recommend visiting Augusta and staying in the community in a [VRBO](https://vrbo.com/affiliate/p4JS4ZC) 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](expedia.com/affiliate/9NZ8LBQ) as well.

Family-friendly!

Lifestyle 

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.


Medical and Tech

Worklife

Locals say that although there isn’t a ton to keep people occupied, it’s still a great place to live. Visiting makes you think that it’s just going to take one brewery or one really great event to put Augusta on the map at the next Asheville. Move now to take advantage of great housing prices and a quiet, southern life!


It won’t be a small town forever!

Why You Should Move Here Now?

**mdblack93**
8mo ago
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My husband and I lived in Augusta for 2.5 years while I completed nursing school. Our first place sucked. Our second place was called Lullwater at riverwood in Evans. It was an AMAZING apartment complex. Nice neighbors, we met a couple from NY who we grew to be close to. Keep in mind Evans is a predominantly white, middle - upper middle class area. My very black husband and I faced snarky racist comments while grocery shopping on the regular. If you’re white you’ll be fine in that area.

Contrary to other comments we found the food in Augusta to be great. I’m originally from NY so I’m a big fan for culturally diverse food. Sawasdee for Thai, Persis for Indian, Timbuktu for African (cant remember which country), Humanitree is black owned and vegan I do believe. Lots of nice local coffee shops. Mirin is pretty good Asian fusion and there’s a super authentic kbbq spot that was really good.

The river walk is fun. They have some hiking and biking trails. Oh and kayaking rentals down the river. Every single festival we attended was fun. Check out market Saturdays down town if you’re into that. Also surprisingly diverse.

All in all it is what you make it and what you’re looking for. Definitely hidden gems if you search for them.

For more reviews of what living in Augusta is like from locals, check out [**The Reviews**](https://lookyloomove.com/locations/augusta/reviews).


It’s still growing

Reviews of Augusta from Locals

Augusta isn’t your typical college city, but there is definitely a decent nightlife scene if you look hard enough! And with the great university and opportunities in Augusta, it’s a hard place to turn down. If you’re looking for a college feel, check out these neighborhoods: 
- Downtown
- Summerville
- Sand Hills
- Walton Way

College Students

Downtown

Augusta isn’t the best place for young professionals, but for those that work at the University or the base, they do make the most of it. Being close to restaurants, the Riverwalk, and finding decently priced housing are all a must.
- Summerville
- Downtown
- Harrisburg


Young Professionals

Summerville

Augusta is a great town for families looking to find their first home or are relocating for work. There are great recreational areas and parks, as well as neighborhoods with decently priced homes. Check out these neighborhoods if you’re starting a family and looking to call Augusta home:
- Grovetown
- Olde Town
- The Hill
- Harrisburg


Families

Grovetown

There are plenty of suburbs in Augusta that are still close to the action. With large lot sizes and great parks and schools, these are good starting points for your neighborhood search if you're considering relocating to Augusta:
- Evans
- Martinez
- Grovetown


Evans

Augusta

**mdblack93**
8mo ago
🦉🦉🦉

My husband and I lived in Augusta for 2.5 years while I completed nursing school. Our first place sucked. Our second place was called Lullwater at riverwood in Evans. It was an AMAZING apartment complex. Nice neighbors, we met a couple from NY who we grew to be close to. Keep in mind Evans is a predominantly white, middle - upper middle class area. My very black husband and I faced snarky racist comments while grocery shopping on the regular. If you’re white you’ll be fine in that area.

Contrary to other comments we found the food in Augusta to be great. I’m originally from NY so I’m a big fan for culturally diverse food. Sawasdee for Thai, Persis for Indian, Timbuktu for African (cant remember which country), Humanitree is black owned and vegan I do believe. Lots of nice local coffee shops. Mirin is pretty good Asian fusion and there’s a super authentic kbbq spot that was really good.

The river walk is fun. They have some hiking and biking trails. Oh and kayaking rentals down the river. Every single festival we attended was fun. Check out market Saturdays down town if you’re into that. Also surprisingly diverse.

All in all it is what you make it and what you’re looking for. Definitely hidden gems if you search for them.


**mdethisforyou**
1y ago
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Move to the city now while you're younger.

The majority of young people graduating will also be migrating to large cities, not places like Augusta. So everyone is in a similar boat of meeting new people and exploring a new place.

I would not worry about home values for now. The housing market is crazy even with high interest rates. Also, moving to a HCOL area USUALLY means salaries are higher. Median household income in Atl is roughly 70k whereas Augusta is 46k.

Atlanta is only 2 hours away. You could see your family every weekend if you really needed to.

**Sea_Consideration581**
8mo ago
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I've lived here in Augusta a total of 27 years. Augusta itself is nice, in spite of the morons on city council. I'd definitely recommend living in Columbia Cty as opposed to Richmond Cty. The property taxes are higher there, but the cost of living will still be way cheaper than NY. Sure, there's more exciting places to live.... but there are much, MUCH worse places out there too. Centrally located, in less than 3 ¹/2 hours, you can be in Atl, Charlotte, Savannah, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, or the Georgia mountains (I recommend Helen). Anyone that says there's nothing to do IN Augusta really hasn't looked, or they're a boring whiner that probably just misses the last place they lived.

Augusta, Georgia

Masters City

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