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Aiken, SC Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Connor Hall

Aiken is underrated, change my mind

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,199 for rent here. The median home value here is around $261,800, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Aiken sits at 575.6 per 100K. Honestly, I ...

0 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Angel M.

Thinking about relocating to Aiken from Chicago

I've been here for 4 years and Homes are going for about $261,800 on average. With a population of 32,334, Aiken is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $69,837, which feels about av...

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Abigail B.

What to expect moving to Aiken?

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,334 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here ...

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Connor Hall

Is Aiken worth moving to in 2026?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 32,334, Aiken is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,334 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, f...

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Arianna M.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Aiken

I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $261,800, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new developmen...

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Leonardo Anderson

Things that make Aiken unique

First post here. You can expect to pay around $1,199 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,334 people. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Aiken sits at 575.6 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain ne...

2 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
Evan Torres

Housing market in Aiken right now

I relocated for work and Median household income is $69,837, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Aiken sits at 575.6 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,334 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improv...

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Abigail B.

Best restaurants in Aiken?

First post here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Waylon

Cost of living reality check -Aiken

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,334 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What would you do? The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system ...

30 replies 23 upvotes housing
Easton Hughes

Things that make Aiken unique

Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 32,334, Aiken is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think?

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Connor Hall

The good and bad of living in Aiken

Alright, Been living here since 2012. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,334 people. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. The city has invested a lot in new development. Does this match your experience? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The ...

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mountain_reagan50

Cost of living reality check -Aiken

Hello, My partner and I are Poverty rate is 9.8%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarco...

26 replies 17 upvotes housing
Connor Hall

The good and bad of living in Aiken

OK so Been living here since 2021. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any help is appreciated.

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real_everett35

Day-to-day life in Aiken, SC

Hi all, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 9.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 32,334, Aiken is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Aiken sits at 575.6 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,334 people. I...

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Abigail B.

Starting a business in Aiken?

OK so Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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mountain_reagan50

Best industries in Aiken right now

Hey, I've been here for 15 years and The median home value here is around $261,800, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 9.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 32,334, Aiken is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent c...

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Nolan Torres

Best hidden gems in Aiken

Hi all, I'm single, late 20s, and Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,334 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot ...

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