At a Glance
Median Income
$69,837
$41,976 per capita
Home Value
$261,800
Zillow: $266,792
Median Rent
$1,199/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
576/100K
4,848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.1%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Aiken Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aiken's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aiken a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aiken residents earn a median household income of $69,837 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,976. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,807 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aiken is $261,800 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,792. Median rent is $1,199/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Aiken reports 576 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,848/100K. The murder rate is 12.9/100K.
Education
45.1% of adults in Aiken hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aiken has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population32,334
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density1,487/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,837
Per Capita$41,976
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$10,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,218
Housing
A+
Home Value$261,800
Rent$1,199
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$266,792
Housing Units14,694
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent576/100K
Property4,848/100K
Murder12.9/100K
Assault385/100K
Burglary524/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death12,449/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation515 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.1%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Aiken was founded in 1835.
The median home in Aiken was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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