Is Evans safe?
Augusta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Evans as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Evans
“Go. Evans is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and master-planned suburb of the Augusta metro area with very low violent and property crime rates. Visitors will find manicured parks, modern shopping plazas, and peaceful residential communities, though having a car is essential to get around.”
About the area
Located in Columbia County northwest of downtown Augusta, Evans is a premier suburban community known for top-rated schools, well-maintained parks, and high median household incomes. It offers a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere centered around the Columbia County Performing Arts Center and Evans Towne Center Park.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Safe & Quiet
- Parks & Greenery
Walking and biking in Evans
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share programs; cycling is best suited for recreational multi-use paths inside Evans Towne Center Park or nearby trailheads connecting toward the Augusta Canal.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in the entire state of Georgia
- High median household income exceeding $115,000 with poverty rates under 5%
- Well-maintained municipal infrastructure, clean parks, and active community policing
- High rate of homeownership and modern housing developments
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with virtually no traditional pedestrian retail corridors
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins in subdivisions
- Substantial commuter traffic congestion along Washington Road and Evans to Locks Road
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Evans; unhoused individuals and support services are primarily concentrated in urban Augusta in Richmond County.
What Evans is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with morning school commutes, joggers, and dog walkers in residential neighborhoods and parks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and active with shoppers and families frequenting strip centers and town center amenities.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-centered with steady dining traffic around Towne Center and minimal safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark in subdivisions with virtually no foot traffic or nightlife-related crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually non-existent in Evans; Augusta Transit (APT) operates primarily in Richmond County and does not provide fixed-route bus or rail service into Columbia County.
Parking is abundant, easy, and universally free in large surface lots across retail centers, parks, and government complexes.
Things to do in Evans
- Attend an outdoor concert or community festival at Evans Towne Center Park
- Catch a touring Broadway show or musical act at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center
- Stroll, picnic, or launch a kayak along the Savannah River Canal near Savannah Rapids Pavilion just east of the area
Local favorites
- Takosushi · Asian Fusion Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Popular local spot blending Southwestern flavors with fresh sushi and Japanese dishes.
- The Vineyard Church Coffeehouse · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (320)Spacious, community-focused gathering space serving craft coffee, pastries, and lunch items.
- Meybohm Real Estate / Columbia County PAC · Performing Arts Center · 4.8★ (890)State-of-the-art multi-tier theatre hosting national touring acts, concerts, and family performances.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.