Hawk Law Group | August 22, 2024 | Personal Injury
Whether you’re a young professional working in Augusta, you’re looking to start a family, or you’re ready to retire, you probably want to live in a safe neighborhood. After all, you don’t want to worry about issues like dangerous roads or intersections, violent crimes, or having your property stolen or vandalized. So, which neighborhoods in and around Augusta, Georgia, offer the high level of safety you deserve?
Hephzibah
This neighborhood, located about 16 miles south of the city’s center, offers a rural lifestyle with high ratings for safety, affordable housing, and cost of living. It’s known for its family-friendly atmosphere, warm community, and clean, peaceful streets.
Hephzibah, with a population of just under 4,000 residents, is 66% owner-occupied and boasts home values and rents below the national average, making it a great place to purchase a starter home or retire. Violent crimes are practically nonexistent, while property crimes typically fall well below national averages.
Although this neighborhood is bordered by Highway 25 to the east, the area enjoys safe roadways and few car accidents. Fatal crashes are rare, with an average of about three deaths annually.
Grovetown
Located about 16 miles west of the city’s center, this Augusta suburb has a population of just over 16,000. It is known as a clean, well-maintained, and welcoming community where families can enjoy a safe, quiet lifestyle. Grovetown gets top ratings for family-friendliness, public schools, and diversity, with high ratings for safety, housing, jobs, and cost of living, along with outdoor activities and nightlife.
Residents appreciate the blend of suburban amenities and small-town ambiance, which makes the neighborhood ideal for families and young professionals alike. The community is 60% owner-occupied, with affordable median home values and rental costs slightly over the national average. For the most part, both violent crimes and property crimes fall well below the national average.
Harlem
Clean and welcoming, this community of nearly 3,700 residents is friendly, affordable, and rich in green space. It also happens to be the birthplace of comedian Oliver Hardy, and it’s where the annual Oliver Hardy Festival is held.
Located about 24 miles west of the city’s center, Harlem offers a rural environment and has about 65% owner-occupied homes. Median home values are affordable, and rentals are about a third of the national average, making it a great option for young professionals looking to commute, as well as young families seeking a starter home.
Harlem gets high ratings for its family atmosphere, public schools, diversity, and safety. Known as one of the best places to live in Georgia, this small community has almost no crime. Rates for assault and theft fall at about 10% of the national average.
Blythe
Quiet and safe with a small-town feel, Blythe is a neighborhood of roughly 700 residents located about 20 miles southwest of the city’s center. Known for affordable cost of living, diversity, and safety, this community is popular with families and retirees.
With median home prices more than 50% below the national average, it’s no surprise that 88% of the community is owner-occupied homes. Both violent crimes and property crimes are virtually nonexistent in this sleepy suburb when compared to the national average.
Staying Safe in Any Augusta Neighborhood
Safety concerns can arise in any neighborhood, no matter how safe. You could be attacked by a desperate criminal, injured by a drunk driver, or bitten by an aggressive dog. Staying safe means being aware of your surroundings and reacting appropriately to strange behavior or threats.
In the event you suffer an injury due to the actions of another person or entity, a qualified attorney can help you fight for justice and the compensation you deserve.
Contact the Personal Injury Lawyers In the Central Savannah River Area at Hawk Law Group for Legal Assistance Today
For more information, please contact the personal injury lawyers at Hawk Law Group at our nearest location to schedule a free consultation today.
We serve throughout the Central Savannah River Area and its surrounding areas:
Hawk Law Group – Augusta, GA
338 Telfair St, Augusta, GA 30901, United States
(706) 722 3500
Hawk Law Group – Evans, GA
4384 River Watch Pkwy, Evans, GA 30809, United States
(706) 863 6500
Hawk Law Group – Thomson, GA
146 Railroad St A, Thomson, GA 30824, United States
(706) 361 0350
Hawk Law Group – Waynesboro, GA
827 Liberty St, Waynesboro, GA 30830, United States
(706) 437 9122
Hawk Law Group – Aiken County, SC
156 Laurens St NW, Aiken, SC 29801, United States
(803) 226 9089
We also serve in Edgefield County, SC.
