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Fort Eisenhower

Augusta, GA

Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) is the US Army's Cyber Center of Excellence and home to the Army Signal Corps, making it the premier installation for cyber, signal, and intelligence training. Located near Augusta, Georgia — home of the Masters Golf Tournament — the base provides access to a mid-sized city with a growing tech ecosystem and the renowned Medical College of Georgia. Housing in Augusta is very affordable, and the base's mission is increasingly central to national security priorities.

Neighborhood near Fort Eisenhower

Local neighborhood · Augusta, GA

Neighborhoods Near Fort Eisenhower

Popular communities where military families stationed at Fort Eisenhower choose to live.

Martinez / Evans

5–10 min to main gate

Suburban communities immediately west of Fort Eisenhower with affordable single-family homes and strong military community presence.

Military communityAffordableSuburban

Grovetown

15–20 min to main gate

Fast-growing suburb west of Augusta with newer construction, strong schools, and very popular with military families buying their first home.

New constructionFamily-friendlySuburban

Aiken, SC

25–35 min to main gate

Charming equestrian community just across the South Carolina border, known for historic neighborhoods, golf, and a slower pace of life.

HistoricGolf communityRetiree-friendly

Schools & Education

Columbia County School District / Richmond County School System

Columbia County (Grovetown, Evans, Martinez) is the preferred district for military families due to higher-performing schools and newer facilities.

  • Grovetown High School and Evans High School serve the primary military family areas
  • Columbia County SD consistently outperforms state averages
  • District has a military family liaison program for incoming PCS families

Things to Do Near Augusta

Local favorites for dining, outdoor adventures, and entertainment in the Augusta area.

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area
Outdoors

Historic canal with hiking, biking, and boat tours along a 7-mile stretch — one of Augusta's best outdoor resources.

Masters Golf Tournament (Augusta National)
Attraction

One of golf's four majors, held every April at Augusta National Golf Club — a world-class event in the backyard of Fort Eisenhower.

Frog Hollow Tavern
Dining

Award-winning Southern cuisine restaurant in downtown Augusta, known for farm-to-table dishes and an impressive whiskey selection.

Riverwalk Augusta
Outdoors

Scenic promenade along the Savannah River in downtown Augusta with parks, festivals, and waterfront dining.

Augusta Mall
Shopping

The region's largest mall with over 100 stores and dining options, centrally located for military families.

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
Outdoors

Free nature park with boardwalks and trails through wetlands, excellent for birdwatching and nature walks with kids.

Housing & Cost of Living

Median Home Price
$220,000–$360,000
Typical Rent
$1,200–$1,800/mo

The Augusta area remains affordable relative to other military markets. Grovetown and Evans are the most competitive submarkets due to strong school demand from military families.

Popular neighborhoods to consider:

GrovetownEvansMartinez

PCS Tips for Fort Eisenhower

  1. Contact the installation housing office early — wait lists can be long.
  2. Check BAH rates at the official DoD BAH calculator before setting your home budget.
  3. Get VA pre-approved before your PCS orders — it helps you move fast in competitive markets.
  4. Military-friendly real estate markets near bases can move quickly — be ready to act.

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