Aiken, SC vs College Station, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Aiken
69.5
#1191 nationally
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
College Station leads in crime level (4.7 vs 15.6). College Station leads in walk score (34 vs 24). College Station leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 23.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | College Station, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1191) | 72.7 (#841) |
| Population | 32,947 | 125,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $349,346 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $52,397 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | R+24.9 |
D+
69.5 Score
Aiken, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,439
Population
32,947
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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C-
72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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