The Town FilesAugusta, Maine
City in Kennebec County · population 18,899 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $201,000
- Household income
- $47,979
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 69 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 42.5
Augusta is a city of 18,899 people in Kennebec County, Maine. The median home is worth $201,000, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). It ranks more vibrant than 96% of Maine towns, more walkable than 92% of Maine towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of Maine towns.
How Augusta ranks
Percentile among Maine towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maine towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Augusta is worth $201,000, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $47,979, which is more affordable than 25% of Maine towns. Median rent is $919 a month. 53.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Augusta | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,000 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | $919 | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $47,979 | $68,967 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 53.8% | 82.4% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Augusta
| People | Augusta | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 46.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| Average commute | 18.7 min | 25.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 90.0% |
Weather in Augusta
July highs average 79.9°F and January lows 12.1°F. About 41.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 68.9 inches of snow (typical Maine town: 77.2 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Augusta since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Maine town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 1, 1968 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 1, 1968.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Kennebec County since 1996
Kennebec County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4754: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3598: Hurricane Lee |
| July 6, 2023 | Flood | DR-4719: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4522: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3444: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Kennebec County
Kennebec County had 62,487 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,846 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Augusta itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Augusta
8 public schools with 2,407 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cony | 9-12 | 677 | 15.7 |
| Cony Middle School | 7-8 | 329 | 11.8 |
| Sylvio J Gilbert School | PK-6 | 319 | 13.3 |
| Farrington School | K-6 | 308 | 10.3 |
| Lincoln School | K-6 | 295 | 11.8 |
| Lillian Parks Hussey School | K-6 | 242 | 12.7 |
| Maine Arts Academy School (charter) | 9-12 | 237 | 12.5 |
| Capital Area Technical Center | Other | — | — |
Towns near Augusta
- Chelsea, ME4.7 mi · 2,778 people · home $182,300
- Hallowell, ME5.3 mi · 2,570 people · home $295,300
- Farmingdale, ME6.9 mi · 2,995 people · home $249,700
- Sidney, ME7.2 mi · 4,645 people · home $336,200
- Vassalboro, ME7.8 mi · 4,520 people · home $244,300
- Windsor, ME8.2 mi · 2,632 people · home $228,800
- Gardiner, ME10.1 mi · 5,961 people · home $221,600
- West Gardiner, ME10.3 mi · 3,671 people · home $305,100
Augusta questions
Is Augusta, Maine a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Augusta scores better for retirees than 16% of Maine towns and quieter than 13%. 21.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Augusta?
The median owner-occupied home in Augusta is valued at $201,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,979, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $919 a month.
What is the weather like in Augusta?
July highs average 79.9°F and January lows 12.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.8 inches of precipitation a year and 68.9 inches of snow.
Does Augusta get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Augusta since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 1, 1968. The typical Maine town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)