Neighborhoods
Evans
Off-Post$1,300 to $1,700/mo
Most popular with military families, excellent schools, suburban feel, Columbia County
Grovetown
Off-Post$1,150 to $1,500/mo
Very close to post gate, newer construction, growing rapidly
North Augusta, SC
Off-Post$1,200 to $1,600/mo
Across the Savannah River in South Carolina, no SC income tax on military pay
Fort Gordon On-Post
On-PostOn-Post BAH/mo
Managed by Balfour Beatty, multiple housing neighborhoods on post
Schools
Ratings are a planning snapshot, not an official state or DoDEA accountability score. Confirm the campus, boundaries, and enrollment with the School Liaison before you sign a lease.
Columbia County Schools
Grades K to 12
One of the best school districts in Georgia, serves Evans and Grovetown, highly rated
Richmond County Schools
Grades K to 12
Augusta city district, lower rated, most military families prefer Columbia County
Greenbrier High School
Grades 9 to 12
Top high school in the area, Columbia County, strong academic programs
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
Managed by Balfour Beatty. Wait list varies. Columbia County off-post options are excellent and many military families choose to buy rather than wait for on-post.
Off-Post Rental Market
Columbia County is the premier market. Evans, Grovetown, and Martinez are all solid options. Very affordable by national standards with strong VA loan lending community.
Commute
Tobacco Road and Gate 1 are primary access points. Evans corridor is a 20 to 30 minute commute. Post traffic is manageable compared to larger Army installations.
Installation Highlights
- Army Cyber Center of Excellence, NSA Georgia, and US Cyber Command presence
- Augusta Masters Golf Tournament each April, post community involvement
- Georgia no longer taxes military retirement pay
- One of the fastest growing cyber and intelligence career markets outside DC
- Low cost of living with strong employment for veterans and military spouses