Moving to or from Augusta?
The Masters Tournament every April. Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) and US Army Cyber Command. The oldest continuously-operating canal in the country (1840). And a historic downtown that was here before the Declaration of Independence.
- 200,000 City population
- 620,000 Metro area
- 1736 Founded
- Eastern Georgia (Savannah River) Region
Why people move to Augusta.
- The Masters Tournament — April at Augusta National Golf Club
- Fort Eisenhower (renamed from Fort Gordon) — Army Cyber Command HQ
- The Augusta Canal — oldest continuously operating US canal (1840)
- James Brown's hometown
- Medical College of Georgia and Augusta University
- Augusta Riverwalk along the Savannah River
The Masters Tournament — held every April at Augusta National Golf Club — is the most-exclusive major sporting event in America. Augusta National has roughly 300 members; membership is by invitation only and cannot be applied for. Masters tickets are distributed by lottery and have been traded for thousands of dollars on secondary markets (though the club is notoriously strict about this).
Where people live in Augusta.
A quick guide to Augusta's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Summerville
Historic Victorian neighborhood.
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Olde Town
Revitalizing historic core.
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Harrisburg
Near Augusta University.
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West Augusta
Family residential.
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Evans (separate town)
Affluent suburb in Columbia County.
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Martinez
Suburban residential.
Where people spend their time in Augusta.
- Augusta National Golf Club (Masters) Central Augusta
- Augusta Canal Downtown
- Augusta Museum of History Downtown
- Morris Museum of Art Downtown
- Riverwalk Augusta Downtown
- Augusta University Summerville
Planning a Augusta move.
- Masters Week (first full week of April) brings 250,000+ visitors. Hotels, restaurants, and mover schedules all lock up.
- Fort Eisenhower PCS moves drive peak demand.
- Hurricane remnants can reach inland Georgia.
- Georgia PSC licensing is required.
Moving in Augusta: FAQ.
How much does it cost to move within Augusta?
Local moves run $650–$2,300 for 1–2 bedroom and $2,200–$5,100 for 3–4 bedroom. Masters Week doubles hotel costs and strains mover schedules.
Should I avoid moving during Masters Week?
Absolutely. The week preceding the Masters (first full week of April) is the worst time to move to or from Augusta. Mover availability vanishes, hotels charge 5-10x normal rates, and traffic around Augusta National is gridlocked.
Do Augusta movers need a state license?
Yes. Georgia PSC licensing is required.
When's the best time to move to Augusta?
October–November. Avoid Masters Week (first full week of April) and summer heat.
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