Aiken, SC vs Grand Prairie, 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
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
Grand Prairie leads in crime level (6.1 vs 15.6). Grand Prairie leads in walk score (32 vs 24). Aiken leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | Grand Prairie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1191) | 72 (#934) |
| Population | 32,947 | 202,134 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $317,295 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $76,626 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | D+22.2 |
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 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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