Aiken, SC vs Edgewater, 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
Edgewater
69.5
#1196 nationally
Edgewater leads in crime level (7.3 vs 15.6). Aiken leads in walk score (24 vs 15). Aiken leads in median household income ($65,712 vs $56,886).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | Edgewater, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1191) | 69.5 (#1196) |
| Population | 32,947 | 23,636 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $297,491 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $56,886 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | R+21.8 |
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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D+
69.5 Score
Edgewater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$297,491
Population
23,636
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
15
Southeast
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