Moving to Fort Gordon
Fort Gordon is the Army's cyber and signal training hub and sits just outside Augusta, Georgia, next to the Columbia County line. Families get a mid-sized city with a large military medical center, mild weather and a very busy calendar around the Masters golf tournament each April.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Augusta, GA |
| Formerly known as | Fort Eisenhower (2023-2025) |
| Population served | Roughly 40,000 troops and family members |
| Airports | Augusta Regional (AGS), about 10 miles |
| Climate | Mild winters, hot humid summers |
| On-base housing | Balfour Beatty Communities (Fort Gordon Family Homes) |
| Medical care | Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center |
| Family support center | Army Community Service / Family and MWR (Welcome Center 706-791-1922) |
Where families live
On-post family housing
Balfour Beatty single-family homes with 2-5 bedrooms and no gate commute.
Augusta (Richmond County)
Biggest selection of rentals and homes; schools are Richmond County.
Columbia County (Grovetown / Martinez area)
Suburban side of the metro that many off-post families consider for its school district.
North Augusta / Aiken, SC
Across the river in South Carolina, an option for families who want a different state and district.
Schools
On-post children attend Richmond County schools, including Freedom Park School. Off-post families commonly consider Columbia County or Aiken County (SC) schools depending on where they rent or buy.
- Richmond County School System — Serves post housing, including Freedom Park School.
- Columbia County School District — Neighboring district popular with off-post families.
- Aiken County Public School District — South Carolina option across the river.
On the installation: Freedom Park School (Richmond County system)
Fort Gordon School Liaison Office via the garrison / Child and Youth Services
Things to do near Fort Gordon
- Augusta Canal Discovery CentermuseumHistory of the canal and mill district with boat tours.
- Augusta Museum of HistorymuseumRegional history including local sports and music heritage.
- Imperial TheatrenightlifeHistoric downtown theater with live shows.
- Masters Tournament weeksportsEarly April brings the golf tournament to Augusta; lodging is very hard to find.
- Augusta-area golf coursessportsPublic and private courses across the metro, including Augusta Municipal.
Realtors & local services
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Local programs & support
- Fort Gordon Housing Services OfficeLocated in Darling Hall; provides off-post referrals and guidance (706-791-5116).
PCS tips for Fort Gordon
- Do not plan a PCS arrival during Masters week in early April; hotels are scarce and pricey.
- Check housing wait lists with Balfour Beatty (706-772-7041) before orders if you want to live on post.
- Compare Richmond and Columbia County schools before choosing where to rent.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
Other installations in the Southeast
Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.