Aiken, SC vs Fort Worth, 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
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Fort Worth leads in walk score (35 vs 24). Aiken leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 27.1 min). Fort Worth leads in cost of living index (95 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1191) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 32,947 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | R+5.1 |
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-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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