North Augusta is a small city of 24,425 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $85,093
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Augusta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Augusta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North 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: 91.0
North Augusta's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Augusta costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Augusta, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$210,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$969
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$85,093
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Augusta's violent crime rate is 34.1 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
34.1 /100k
Property Crime
409.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Augusta is served primarily by Aiken 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Augusta, SC
National Avg
School District
Aiken 01
—
Elementary Schools
21
—
Middle Schools
11
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Augusta sees average highs of 58.1°F in January
and 93.5°F in July,
with 44.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.8 inches of snow per year.
North Augusta's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Augusta roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $210,000 and median rent is $969/month.
North Augusta's violent crime rate is 34.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 409.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Augusta are operated by Aiken 01.
The district has 21 elementary, 11 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Augusta, SC has a population of 24,425, a median household income of $85,093, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
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.
North Augusta averages 58.1°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.8 inches
with about 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Augusta, SC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 29841, 29860.
The population of North Augusta, South Carolina is 24,425 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Augusta: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $210,000, median household income $85,093, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Augusta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
