RANK #925 / 1001 NAT · #38 / 41 GA · POP 206,069
1YR FORECAST: -1.0%
5YR OUTLOOK: +17%
Richmond County, Georgia, is perhaps best known as the home of Augusta, a city rich in history and natural beauty, situated along the Savannah River bordering South Carolina. The county offers a blend of urban amenities and outdoor recreation, with the Augusta Canal providing opportunities for historic boat tours, biking, and walking along its trails. The community provides access to various parks and green spaces, including the Phinizy Swamp Nature Preserve, which features miles of trails through wetlands. Life in Richmond County offers a balance of affordability and a relaxed pace. The local economy is stable, driven significantly by the healthcare sector, anchored by Augusta University, and the growing cybersecurity and defense industries, supported by institutions like Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon). These sectors attract professionals and contribute to job creation. The county also sees ongoing private investment in housing and downtown revitalization, reflecting a focus on community development and providing diverse living options for its residents.
Richmond County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices +1.1% YoY, population +0.0%, wages +3.3%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
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Below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing is fairly valued at 5.8x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Center Campus
Amazon
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$10,000M | Under Construction |
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QTS Augusta Campus Data Center (Project Eisenhower)
QTS Data Centers (Blackstone)
|
$2,000M | Under Construction |
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Fort Gordon Solar Facility
Georgia Power Co.
|
$30M | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Richmond County scores just 7/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #925 of 1001 counties. median household income of $55,637 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
Housing in Richmond County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $178,500 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.31, with rents averaging $1,141/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Population and employment in Richmond County are both close to flat — population +0.0% YoY and jobs 0.0%. Home values shifted +1.1% over the past 12 months. A steady-state county, neither expanding quickly nor shrinking.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.21% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Richmond County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.