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Aiken, SC
Aiken · Aiken County · SC 29801
Updated June 21, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$146K
Median Price
18/100
Walk Score
8/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
80/100
B-Quietness
70/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
18/100
WYLT Score69/100
Our Take
Aiken is a small, affordable town with decent schools and low flood risk, but it suffers from extreme car dependence and limited shopping or nightlife. If you need a quiet place to raise kids or work remotely, it could work, but for a young couple who values walkability and convenience it may not be ideal.
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The Good
- ✓Affordably priced homes and rents
- ✓Strong local high schools
- ✓Low flood risk, no major natural hazards
- ✓Quiet, family‑friendly atmosphere
Real Talk
- !Walkability is almost nonexistent – a walk score of 18 means you need a car for most errands
- !Limited grocery and retail options; many have to travel to nearby towns
- !Public transit is essentially nonexistent, so commuting by car is required
- !Higher crime rates compared to similar sized towns in the region
- $Higher property tax burden in South Carolina
- $HOA fees in many neighborhoods
- $Higher utility costs for heating/cooling due to climate
- $Vehicle maintenance and fuel costs due to car dependence
Best For
familiesremote_workersbudget_consciousquiet_lifestyle
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Aiken, SC
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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