Uptown is home to Augusta University Medical Center and Piedmont Augusta hospital
Home to Augusta University Medical Center and Piedmont Augusta, Uptown is largely a medical district comprised of hospitals, doctor’s offices, labs and clinics. However, there are a few residential pockets brimming with century-old cottages that typically sell for less than $100,000. “It’s some of the most affordable housing in Augusta,” says Scott Madaus, a Realtor with Meybolm Real Estate, who’s been selling homes in the area for 20 years. “A house up the road will go for $350,000.” Beyond easy access to medical care and lower housing costs, Uptown’s biggest draw is its proximity to downtown. Residents here are just a mile from Augusta’s entertainment hotspots. “The city of Augusta is working towards revitalizing that area,” says Ashley Pressley, a Realtor with SRI Properties and a long-time Augusta resident. “There’s a program in place offering financial assistance to first-time homebuyers. There’s a good bit of opportunity over there. Ten years from now, it will look entirely different.”
Augusta University Medical Center is home to Children’s Hospital of Georgia.
Piedmont hospital in Uptown Augusta is close enough to walk to for local residents.
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Running errands or grabbing a bite to eat on Walton Way
From McDonald’s and Boost Mobile to CVS and Wells Fargo Bank, there are plenty of nationally recognized chains along Walton Way, as well as some independent eateries. Residents wait in line to try the food at S&S Cafeteria. A mainstay since the 1970s, everything’s on the menu at this old-school eatery. The Chef’s House is a go-to spot for Southern comfort foods like fried chicken, collard greens, and peach cobbler, served buffet-style inside a pink cottage. So, diners really do feel like they’re having dinner at a chef’s house. “There are a lot of restaurants in the area, but if you’re looking for something upscale, you have to go downtown,” Pressley says. For grocery shopping, there’s Kroger on Washington Road, less than 5 miles away.
Known for quick service, Uptown Augusta’s Waffle House is a go-to for affordable, hearty meals.
Waffle House in Uptown Augusta is a 24/7 spot famous for its Southern breakfast comfort foods.
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Uptown is a mile from downtown Augusta
Augusta Transit has bus stops along main roads like Walton Way and 15th Street, though most people drive their cars to get around. Georgia State Route 28 is just north of the neighborhood, allowing residents to easily navigate the city. The Augusta Regional Airport is 9 miles away via Doug Barnard Parkway. Downtown is a mile east on Walton Way. Augusta University Medical Center, a 500-bed facility, is on 15th Street and Piedmont Augusta, an 800-bed hospital, is on Walton Way.
Uptown Augusta is an up-and-coming spot for music, food, and art.
Uptown Augusta’s Riverwalk is a vibrant park hosting events, concerts, and festivals year-round.
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Outdoor fun at Dyess Park and the Augusta Riverwalk
Dyess Park, just east of the neighborhood on James Brown Boulevard, offers a zipline for kids, a jogging track and basketball and tennis courts. Downtown, the Augusta Riverwalk has a playground, a splash pad, and brick walking trails that run along the Savannah River. “The riverwalk is really huge. They do fireworks down there on the Fourth of July and New Year's,” Pressley says. “There are lots of different family-oriented events that take place downtown. It really brings the community together.”
Augusta Riverwalk in Uptown Augusta features multi-level brick trails along the Savannah River.
Uptown's Dyess Park provides a range of recreational facilities and open spaces.
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Concerts at the James Brown Arena in downtown Augusta
Entertainment options include heading downtown to catch a music concert at the 8,000-seat James Brown Arena or a classic movie at the Miller Theater, a restored 1940 movie palace. From March to November, locals can shop for local produce and artisan goods at the Augusta Market, which takes place at 8th Street Plaza next to the river.
Enjoy a live performance at the James Brown Arena that is a short ride from Uptown Augusta.
The Miller Theatre is a former movie theater that now offers live shows in Uptown Augusta.
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Vintage cottages are abundant in Uptown
Those looking to move to the area will primarily find clapboard cottages built from the early to mid-1900s. They commonly offer 1,000 square feet of living space and rest on compact lots with colorful crepe myrtles and mature maple trees. “These are smaller homes. You aren’t going to have big families living over there,” Pressley says. “It’s a good place for singles or couples who don’t need a lot of space and want to be close to downtown.” Prices typically range from $50,000 to $150,000. “There are more historic homes over there and a lot of them need work,” Pressley says. “Most of the people going in there are investors. They purchase those homes and then rent them out or flip them.” According to the CAP Index Crime Score, Uptown has an overall crime score of 6 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4.
Uptown Augusta has many small- to mid-sized investment properties built in the 1950's.
Rows of all different types of homes line the streets of Uptown Augusta.
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The Richmond County School System offers free tutoring
Public school students may attend Lamar-Milledge Elementary, W.S. Hornsby Middle, and Lucy C. Laney High. The elementary and high score C-minus Niche grades, while the middle school has a D-plus rating. As part of the Richmond County School System, students at all three schools have 24/7 access to free online tutoring. The high school is named after Lucy Craft Laney, who founded the city’s first school for Black students in 1883. Paine College is a private, historically Black Methodist College located on 15th Street. It was founded in 1882 and has about 250 students.
Lamar-Milledge Elementary, located in Uptown Augusta, serves students in grades Pre-K through 5.
Lucy C. Laney High School in Uptown Augusta honors its founder’s vision of education for all.
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Parks in this Area
Augusta Common Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Dyess Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Events
Springfield Village Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Pendleton King Park
Disc Golf
Dog Park
Lake
Richmond County Hickman Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Events
Augusta Riverwalk
Picnic Area
Trails
River
Transit
Airport
Augusta Regional at Bush Field
19 min drive
Bus
Fifteenth St - Augusta Univ Medical Parking Deck
Bus
Druid Park Ave - Paine College
Bus
Central Ave & Oak St
Bus
Walton Way - Peabody Apartments
Bus
Walton Way - Augusta University Admin Bldg
Bus
Fifteenth St & Central Ave
Bus
Laney Walker Blvd & Chafee Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Uptown
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Uptown, Augusta sell after 3 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Uptown, Augusta over the last 12 months is $20,000, down 65% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,668
Median Age
26
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$25,375
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,550
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.7%
College Graduates
16.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
% Population in Labor Force
57.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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