Aiken, SC vs Foley, AL
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
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 15.6). Aiken leads in median household income ($65,712 vs $60,090). Aiken leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | Foley, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1191) | 70.3 (#1113) |
| Population | 32,947 | 24,873 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $307,017 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $60,090 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Aiken has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
70.3 Score
Foley, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,017
Population
24,873
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$60,090
Southeast
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