Augusta is a small town of 955 in Michigan, with a median household income of $66,144
and a 9.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Augusta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Augusta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Augusta city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.7
Augusta's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Augusta costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Augusta, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$122,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$860
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,144
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Augusta's violent crime rate is 354.6 per 100,000 residents
— 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
354.6 /100k
Property Crime
2009.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Augusta is served primarily by Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Augusta, MI
National Avg
School District
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Augusta sees average highs of 32.0°F in January
and 84.7°F in July,
with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 64.6 inches of snow per year.
Augusta's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Augusta roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $122,700 and median rent is $860/month.
Augusta's violent crime rate is 354.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2009.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Augusta are operated by Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Augusta, MI has a population of 955, a median household income of $66,144, and an unemployment rate of 9.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Augusta averages 32.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches
with about 64.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Augusta, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49012.
The population of Augusta, Michigan is 955 with a median age of 29.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Augusta: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $122,700, median household income $66,144, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Augusta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
