Aiken, South Carolina

Small South Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

69.5

D+

out of 100

Overview

Aiken is a South Carolina city with a population of approximately 32,947, part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $281,439. Median household income is $65,712.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 32,947 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $281,439 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $65,712 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.2 minutes
  • Part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

32,947

Source: Census ACS

$281,439

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$65,712

Source: Census ACS

23.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

24

Source: Walk Score

101 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Aiken County (county-level results)

36%
62%
Democrat 31,298
Republican 53,592
Leans R+25.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 73/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 64.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 63.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 24/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 46.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 69.5

Location

Aiken, SC (33.5530, -81.7194)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.