Housing by town in Richmond County, Georgia
Richmond County, Georgia has 3 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,141 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $888 in 2015–2019 (+28.5%; Up after inflation).
Augusta has the highest median gross rent ($1,142) and Blythe the lowest ($925).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,141 (±$22)
- Households that rent
- 48.8%
- Median household income
- $55,637
- Places
- 3
Cities, towns and townships in Richmond County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $1,142 | 49.2% | $55,485 | $178,400 | $1,520 |
| Blythe | $925 | 15.5% | $48,750 | $135,800 | $631 |
| Hephzibah | $1,127 | 29.0% | $65,109 | $185,700 | $967 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,000 | $31,650 | $50,650 |
| 2 people | $21,700 | $36,200 | $57,850 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,700 | $65,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,200 | $72,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,850 | $78,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,450 | $83,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,050 | $89,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,700 | $95,450 |
How the places in Richmond County rank across Georgia
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Crime reported to police in Richmond County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,162 | 563 | 6,759 | 3,275 | 206,382 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 1,110 | 541 | 7,432 | 3,622 | 205,210 | 2 of 2 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Richmond County recorded 1,110 violent and 7,432 property crimes, 541 and 3,622 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Richmond County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County Sheriff's Office | 201,399 | 1,105 | 7,357 |
| Hephzibah Police Department | 3,811 | 5 | 75 |
ZIP codes in Richmond County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30906 | 60,423 | $1,079 | $124,700 | $45,999 | 46.5% |
| 30909 | 46,501 | $1,268 | $242,400 | $71,364 | 52.5% |
| 30815 | 44,109 | $1,179 | $188,600 | $70,202 | 28.4% |
| 30904 | 23,400 | $995 | $199,200 | $46,696 | 52.8% |
| 30901 | 16,484 | $900 | $104,000 | $25,163 | 76.1% |
| 30905 | 7,033 | $1,670 | — | $74,688 | 100.0% |
| 30805 | 2,585 | $777 | $121,600 | $52,676 | 31.6% |
| 30812 | 136 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Richmond County
What is the crime rate in Richmond County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Richmond County recorded 541 violent and 3,622 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,110 violent and 7,432 property crimes in all).
Which place in Richmond County has the highest rent?
Augusta has the highest median gross rent, $1,142 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Richmond County has the lowest rent?
Blythe has the lowest median gross rent, $925 (±$269) a month.
What is the median rent in Richmond County, Georgia?
The median gross rent in Richmond County is $1,141 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond County, Georgia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond County, Georgia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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