Public Schools
gradeB
Crime & Safety
gradeC
Housing
gradeB+
Nightlife
gradeB+
Good for Families
gradeB+
Diversity
gradeA
Jobs
gradeB+
Weather
gradeB+
Cost of Living
gradeB+
Health & Fitness
gradeB+
Outdoor Activities
gradeB+
Commute
gradeB
Aiken is a suburb of Augusta with a population of 32,014. Aiken is in Aiken County and is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. Living in Aiken offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Aiken there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Aiken and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Aiken are above average.
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$235,500
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,093
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Based on the housing stock, population density, and the proximity of amenities of the area.
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
Rent
31%
Own
69%
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Aiken Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
gradeC
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
Assault
487.7
national 282.7
Murder
6.3
national 6.1
Rape
59.4
national 40.7
Robbery
40.6
national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
Burglary
250.1
national 500.1
Theft
3,035.8
national 2,042.8
Motor Vehicle Theft
193.8
national 284
Residents
Diversity
gradeA
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
<10 years
9%
10-17 years
8%
18-24 years
10%
25-34 years
12%
35-44 years
9%
45-54 years
11%
55-64 years
12%
65+ years
27%
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Education Levels
National
Master's degree or higher
17%
national 13%
Bachelor's degree
27%
national 21%
Some college or associate's degree
26%
national 28%
High school diploma or equivalent
23%
national 26%
Less than high school diploma
8%
national 11%
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Working in Aiken
Jobs
gradeB+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$65,712
National
$75,149
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Aiken Reviews
Rating 3.8 out of 5 142 reviews
Rating 1 out of 5
Moved here from Florida. Cant wait to get out of Aiken county. It's dangerous, terrible traffic, nothing for the kids to do and they cannot attend public school. Shopping is ridiculous and the pollution coming from Augusta is terrible. Research well before you come here!
- Current Resident
- 4 months ago
Rating 3 out of 5
Too many businesses on Whiskey Road and Richland Avenue. Traffic is really congested and there are frequent accidents. Most parks are clean and well-maintained.
- Current Resident
- 4 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
I was born and raised in Aiken and it is a relatively quiet town. I love this city because it is where I come from, however there are a few things that can get under your skin. I guess shopping malls are a thing of the past now, but our mall used to be vibrant and is now gone. Everyone from here knows that the Whiskey Road traffic will make you late for everything. There really isn't much to do for kids or teens aside from recreational sports and maybe the theatre downtown. Overall, it is a small quiet town and I enjoy it here.
- Current Resident
- 5 months ago
