City profile
North Augusta, SC
Edgefield County · Population 25,653
North Augusta is a town in Edgefield County, SC with about 25,653 residents and a typical home value near $234,000. It is 4 miles from Augusta, GA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
46°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
217
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$233,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,376
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
93
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.50%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 84/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Lightning, Hurricane
Nearest major airport
106 mi to Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 34% Democratic / 65% Republican
Community
Population
25,653
Black population
16.4%
County
Edgefield County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 25,653 residents
- Typical home value about $234,000
- 4 miles from Augusta, GA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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