Aiken, SC vs Jacksonville, AR
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
Jacksonville
73.3
#755 nationally
Aiken leads in crime level (15.6 vs 26.0). Aiken leads in median household income ($65,712 vs $47,121). Jacksonville leads in average commute (20 min vs 23.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | Jacksonville, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1191) | 73.3 (#755) |
| Population | 32,947 | 29,094 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $173,753 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $47,121 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 20 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 26.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | D+22.1 |
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
73.3 Score
Jacksonville, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$173,753
Population
29,094
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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