As of April 2025, the housing market in Augusta, Georgia, and its surrounding suburbs has experienced notable changes. The median home sale price in Augusta has risen to $215,000, with an average price per square foot of $138. For renters, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is approximately $1,200.​

For those considering alternatives to city living, here are seven suburbs within a 40-minute drive of Augusta, each offering unique attributes and updated housing market data:

1. Waynesboro, GA

  • Median Home Price: $270,000​
  • Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $142​
  • Distance from Augusta: 40 minutes​
  • Market Insight: The median listing home price in Waynesboro was $270,000 in February 2025, trending down -2.9% year-over-year.

2. Belvedere, SC

  • Median Home Price: $232,500​
  • Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $113​
  • Distance from Augusta: 20 minutes​
  • Market Insight: In Belvedere, SC, the median listing price is $232,500 as of January 2025, up 16.8% year-over-year. ​

3. North Augusta, SC

  • Median Home Price: $335,300​
  • Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $167​
  • Distance from Augusta: 10 minutes​
  • Market Insight: The median listing home price in North Augusta, SC, was $335,300 in February 2025. ​

4. Grovetown, GA

  • Median Home Price: $366,500​
  • Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $165​
  • Distance from Augusta: 25 minutes​
  • Market Insight: In February 2025, the median listing home price in Grovetown was $366,500, trending up 14.6% year-over-year. ​

5. Martinez, GA

  • Median Home Price: $295,000​
  • Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $146​
  • Distance from Augusta: 15 minutes​
  • Market Insight: In February 2025, the median listing home price in Martinez was $295,000, trending up 6.3% year-over-year. ​

6. Aiken, SC

  • Median Home Price: $324,900​
  • Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $166
  • Distance from Augusta: 35 minutes​
  • Market Insight: In February 2025, the median listing home price in Aiken, SC, was $324,900, trending up 2% year-over-year. ​

7. Evans, GA

  • Median Home Price: $479,500​
  • Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $168​
  • Distance from Augusta: 22 minutes​
  • Market Insight: In February 2025, the median listing home price in Evans, GA, was $479,500, trending up 2% year-over-year. ​

Each of these suburbs offers distinct advantages, from affordability to proximity to Augusta, catering to a variety of preferences and needs


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Dr. Olivia Scott
Licensed REALTOR – Georgia & South Carolina
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Augusta, GA & Surrounding Areas