Aiken, SC vs Franklin, TN
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
Franklin
66.7
#1510 nationally
Franklin leads in crime level (3.6 vs 15.6). Franklin leads in median household income ($106,592 vs $65,712). Aiken leads in cost of living index (101 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | Franklin, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1191) | 66.7 (#1510) |
| Population | 32,947 | 88,558 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $917,023 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $106,592 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | R+32.4 |
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
66.7 Score
Franklin, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$917,023
Population
88,558
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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