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Augusta Virginia was formed in 1738 and named for Augusta, Princess of Wales and Mother of King George III. Augusta County is considered the Shenandoah Valley and most Augusta Va homes are priced between 200-300K.

The county boundaries once stretched all the way to the Mississippi River. Currently, the County covers 967 square miles, more than half of the size of Rhode Island. It is the second largest county (in land area) in Virginia.

POPULATION - According to the 2000 Census, there are 77,615 people in Augusta County. Combined with Staunton and Waynesboro, VA, the area population exceeds 110,000. The median age in Augusta County is 39 and own a home in Augusta County.

GOVERNMENT - Augusta County is governed by a seven member Board of Supervisors. The County is divided into seven magisterial districts with Board members elected from each district. The Board of Supervisors meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

TAX RATES - The real estate tax rate for Augusta County is 0.58 per $100 of assessed value. Automobiles and trucks are taxed at $1.90 per $100 of their NADA - Bank Loan value. Due to recent legislation, the tax on the first $20,000 of vehicle value is being eliminated over the next several years.

ECONOMY - Augusta County has a diverse economy. While manufacturing accounts for approximately 30% of the jobs in the County, the governmental, services, and trade sectors are also very strong. In fact, the Augusta Correctional Center and Target are two of the County's largest employers. Wow!!

TOURISM - Another significant component of the area's economy is tourism. Attracted by the scenic beauty of the area and the easy accessibility via the interstate system, thousands of tourists visit the area each year. The economic benefit of the tourism industry is significant. In 1999, visitors spent more that $60 million in the County and generated over $2.5 million in local meals and lodging taxes.

INCOME - In 2009, the adjusted gross income for married couples in the County was $33,190. The per capita personal income for the Augusta-Staunton-Waynesboro area in 2009 was $19, 612.

 While total income is important, a better indicator of the wealth in a community is the effective buying income of households. In 20099, the effective buying income of Augusta County households was $22,834. Twenty-four percent of households in the County had a buying income of $40,000 or more.

AUGUSTA VA HOMES - According to recently released 2000 Census data, there are 18,903 families and 24,818 Augusta Va homes in the county. There are more that 26,700 housing units in the County, of which 24,818 are currently occupied. Over 80% of the housing units (20,628) are owner occupied. The average household size in the County is 2.57. RETAIL

SALES - In 2009, taxable sales in Augusta County exceeded $376 million, down 2.6% from 1999. Not surprisingly, the highest amount of sales comes in the food group sector which includes grocery stores and restaurants. Other leading sectors include general merchandise and machinery, equipment, and supplies.

LABOR FORCE - Augusta County has a labor force of nearly 32,000 workers. Combined with the Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, the area labor force is over 52,000 strong. Currently, the County's unemployment rate is 8.7%. This figure is lower than both the state and national averages.

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