Apartments for rent in Augusta, KY

Augusta, Kentucky is a small town with approximately 1,000 residents. At an average age of just over 39, the town's population is fairly typical compared to other cities in the state, which has an average age of 38. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 68% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $564/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Augusta will save around $2,600 compared to the state average.

Many Augusta residents work in one of two industries: manufacturing and retail. Together, these industries make up 14% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in construction, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Augusta workers bring in an average annual income of nearly $52,000, about $10,000 less than the Kentucky average. Augusta's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average, Augusta has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (29%). In addition, 6% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Augusta has an average commute time of about 27 minutes. Many residents (37%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transit isn't used. Few residents (4%) walk to work, though the number surpasses the national average.