Moving to Fort Eisenhower
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to Augusta, Georgia.
Also known as: Fort Gordon
Fort Eisenhower, near Augusta, Georgia, is the Army’s Cyber Center of Excellence and home to Cyber Command and the Signal Corps. Families PCSing here settle in Grovetown, Evans, or Martinez in Columbia County, drawn by top-rated schools, or in Augusta itself, in an affordable and growing Central Savannah River Area market.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
On-base vs off-base housing
On-post housing serves families with the usual waitlists. Off-post, Grovetown sits closest to the gate with newer homes and top Columbia County schools, Evans and Martinez are established, well-regarded suburbs, and Augusta offers lower prices and a larger city. The area is affordable and growing, so buying with a VA loan is common.
Where military families live near Fort Eisenhower
Families PCSing to Fort Eisenhower most often settle in Grovetown, Evans / Martinez, Augusta. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown | $1,300-$1,800 | $240k-$350k | 5-15 min | Closest to the gate with newer homes and top Columbia County schools. |
| Evans / Martinez | $1,400-$1,950 | $280k-$400k | 15-25 min | Established, well-regarded suburbs; family favorites. |
| Augusta | $1,150-$1,600 | $190k-$290k | 15-25 min | Larger city with lower prices and more inventory. |
2026 BAH near Fort Eisenhower
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at Fort Eisenhower is set by the GA073 (Fort Gordon, GA) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $1,890 | $1,644 |
| E-7 | $2,190 | $1,809 |
| O-3 | $2,250 | $2,058 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
Schools near Fort Eisenhower
| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | High | Columbia County Schools | Grovetown |
| Lakeside High School | High | Columbia County Schools | Evans |
| Baker Place Elementary | Elementary | Columbia County Schools | Grovetown |
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Is Fort Eisenhower the same as Fort Gordon?
Yes. The post was renamed from Fort Gordon to Fort Eisenhower in 2023, honoring General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Many people and the official BAH military housing area still use the Fort Gordon name, but the installation and its Cyber Center of Excellence mission are the same.
Where do families live near Fort Eisenhower?
Columbia County is the top draw for its schools. Grovetown sits closest to the gate with newer homes, while Evans and Martinez are established, well-regarded suburbs about 15 to 25 minutes out. Augusta offers lower prices and more inventory. The area is affordable and growing, so many families buy.
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