Aiken, SC vs Delray Beach, FL
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
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Delray Beach leads in walk score (35 vs 24). Delray Beach leads in crime level (11.6 vs 15.6). Aiken leads in cost of living index (101 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | Delray Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1191) | 70.5 (#1094) |
| Population | 32,947 | 67,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $343,917 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $76,558 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 11.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | D+0.8 |
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-
70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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