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201,528 residents · 2024 ACS · source-led profile

Moving to Augusta-Richmond County?

The 2024 ACS 5-year estimates provide insights into Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia, with a population of 201,528 and median household income of $55,485. The median gross rent is $1,142 per month, and the median owner-occupied home value is $178,400. Commute time is estimated at 23 minutes.

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Short answer

Augusta-Richmond County's affordability is uncertain, with median household income at $55,485 and median gross rent at $1,142 per month, compared to a uniform non-housing calculator baseline of $1,250 per month.

Augusta-Richmond County at a glance

Household income$55,485
Median gross rent$1,142
Median home value$178,400
Derived commute23 min

What the default budget models

A one-person renting household begins with a modeled annual core-cost baseline of $28,704. It combines the ACS median gross-rent estimate with a uniform $1,250 monthly non-housing baseline. State income tax is excluded until a current official reference is approved; the calculator labels that limitation instead of guessing.

2024 ACS population estimate201,528
2024 ACS median household income$55,485
2024 ACS median gross rent$1,142
2024 ACS median owner-occupied home value$178,400
Derived one-way commute estimate23 minutes
State-tax treatmentExcluded — official reference pending
Rent-to-income reference25%
Salary & Affordability Benchmark

How much do you need to earn to live in Augusta-Richmond County?

2024 ACS Median Income

$55,485/yr

30% Rule for RentRecommended
$45,680 / year

To afford Augusta-Richmond County's median gross rent of $1,142/mo at or below 30% of gross earnings, a household needs approximately $21.96/hour (full-time).

28% Rule for HomeownershipMedian Home
$45,257 / year

Modeled against Augusta-Richmond County's median home benchmark of $178,400 (estimated $1,056/mo ownership carrying cost at typical 7.1% baseline).

Slide to test your income against local rent, taxes, and essentials.
$55,485gross/year
Affordability Status:Balanced
Rent is 25% of gross income (32% of net pay)

Rent aligns with the standard 30% rule (25% of gross pay). Standard budgeting applies.

Monthly Budget AllocationEstimated Net Take-Home: $3,600/mo
Tax 22%
Rent 25%
Essentials 27%
Savings 26%
Taxes: $1,017/mo Rent: $1,142/mo Essentials: $1,250/mo Discretionary Margin: $1,208/mo

The trade-off

Relative strength: Moderate home values. Watch closely: rent vs owner-occupied costs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median household income in Augusta-Richmond County?

The median household income is $55,485, according to the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates.

How much is the median gross rent in Augusta-Richmond County?

The median gross rent is $1,142 per month, based on the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates.

Source ledger

Every production input below is retained with its publisher and dataset. The ACS figures are five-year estimates, not live listings or guarantees.

Interpretation: The ACS 2024 five-year estimates generally summarize observations across 2020–2024. The commute number is a weighted midpoint estimate from table B08303. State income tax is not included in the modeled take-home result. Verify a current address, quote, commute, and tax situation before making a decision.

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