Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area's all-transactions index changed +5.0% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +1.9% for Georgia and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 101st of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +5.0%
- 5-year change
- +49.2%
- Since Q1 1995
- +230%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 101st
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC vs Georgia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC: 330.3
- Georgia: 375.3
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | GA | U.S. | Gap vs GA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +5.0% | +1.9% | +3.0% | +3.1 pts | +2.0 pts |
| 3 years | +13.9% | +10.9% | +12.9% | +3.0 pts | +1.1 pts |
| 5 years | +49.2% | +47.6% | +41.3% | +1.6 pts | +7.9 pts |
| 10 years | +103% | +112% | +93.3% | −9.7 pts | +9.2 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +230% | +275% | +292% | −45.0 pts | −61.2 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA area | GA | +1.8% | +41.5% | +217% | 100% |
| 308 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA area | GA | +8.0% | +47.7% | +217% | 91% |
| 298 · Aiken, SC area | SC | +5.1% | +56.6% | +248% | 79% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 14.9% to its low in Q1 2014, and regained its peak in Q2 2018, about 9.2 years after the top. Today it sits +87.6% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2009 | Q1 2014 | -14.9% | Q2 2018 (9.2 yrs) | +87.6% |
| GA | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -24.4% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +103% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area's index has changed +49.2% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | GA after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +1.1% | -1.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +3.7% | +1.0% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +20.3% | +19.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +45.6% | +52.6% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +49.2% | +69.5% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +219% | $955,539 |
| Q2 2000 | +186% | $858,074 |
| Q2 2005 | +122% | $666,974 |
| Q2 2010 | +100% | $600,309 |
| Q2 2015 | +111% | $631,767 |
| Q2 2020 | +68.4% | $505,220 |
| Q2 2021 | +49.2% | $447,521 |
| Q2 2023 | +13.9% | $341,756 |
| Q2 2025 | +5.0% | $315,030 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area shows changes of +5.0% over one year, +49.2% over five years, and +103% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +230% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +2.0 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +7.9 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.