Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Augusta, KS
7 neighborhoods with growth potential — still affordable, increasingly walkable, and showing improving conditions. Ranked by affordability, walkability, employment, safety, and air quality.
Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Augusta, KS — Key Takeaways
Augusta has 7 neighborhoods showing growth potential. The most affordable up-and-coming area is Oaklawn-Sunview CDP with a median home value of $47,300. The strongest job market is in Oaklawn-Sunview CDP with an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
Augusta has a population of 9,253, a median household income of $59,536, an unemployment rate of 3.2%, and a poverty rate of 11.0%. The median home value citywide is $154,100, which is 45% below the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Top 3 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods
| # | Neighborhood | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklawn-Sunview CDP | 75 | ||
| McConnell AFB CDP | 72 | ||
| Riverton CDP | 63 | ||
4 | Franklin CDP | 62 | |
5 | Wilroads Gardens CDP | 56 | |
6 | Vassar CDP | 41 | |
7 | Fort Riley CDP | 27 |
Rankings by Category
Top 5 up-and-coming neighborhoods in Augusta for each growth-potential metric.
Lowest median home value
- $47,300
- $80,200
- $115,300
- $166,200
- $220,200
Lowest unemployment rate
- 4.0%
- 5.0%
- 6.1%
- 8.6%
- 8.6%
Lowest violent crime rate
- 1.2 per 1K
- 1.2 per 1K
- 1.2 per 1K
- 1.2 per 1K
- 1.2 per 1K
Lowest Air Quality Index
- AQI 41
Lowest median rent
- $841
- $952
- $1,042
- $1,072
- $1,308
Highest median household income
- $85,670
- $73,355
- $70,625
- $66,354
- $56,450
Lowest poverty rate
- 4.3%
- 4.9%
- 15.0%
- 25.3%
- 31.3%
Up-and-coming neighborhoods are identified using a Growth Potential Score that evaluates five weighted categories. These areas are still affordable relative to the city average but show strong fundamentals that suggest improving conditions and future appreciation.
- Affordability vs City Average
- 30% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 25% weight
- Job Market (Unemployment)
- 20% weight
- Safety
- 15% weight
- Environment (Air Quality)
- 10% weight
Neighborhoods that are priced below the city median home value score higher on affordability. Walkability reflects the Walk Score, indicating access to amenities on foot. A low unemployment rate signals a strong local economy. Safety is measured by violent crime rates per 1,000 residents. Air quality uses the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI), where lower values indicate cleaner air.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.