Living in Burke County, Georgia

Burke County is a county in Georgia with a population of around 22,745, part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC MSA metro area. The main communities are Waynesboro, Sardis, Keysville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,350/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $145K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.8%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 60°F) and hot summers (highs around 89°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Burke County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a predominantly working-class population (13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.