Living in Aiken, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aiken · Census data 2020–2024
Aiken has 32,521 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $76,746 (11% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $286,800, the median rent is $1,180/month.
Aiken at a glance
- Population
- 32,521
- Median age
- 46.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $76,746State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $286,800State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,180/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Aiken a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 17%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Aiken
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aiken the median home value is $286,800, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,180 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,448 a month in housing costs.
Aiken median household income
The median household income in Aiken is $76,746 and the income per person is $45,554. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Aiken: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,345
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.34
Aiken demographics
- Population
- 32,521
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 29.1%
- Households
- 13,275
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aiken ›
Education in Aiken
47.7% of adults 25 and older in Aiken have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aiken
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Aiken vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken | 32,521 | $76,746 | $286,800 | $1,180 |
| Warrenville | 1,042 | $53,418 | $75,500 | $1,302 |
| Gloverville | 2,505 | $52,197 | $89,800 | $1,204 |
| Graniteville | 2,056 | $38,938 | $112,200 | $945 |
| Langley | 1,310 | $53,646 | $99,100 | $871 |
| Burnettown | 3,135 | $50,347 | $189,800 | $932 |
| New Ellenton | 2,837 | $58,476 | $174,200 | $691 |
| Clearwater | 3,319 | $51,731 | $158,100 | $735 |
| Beech Island | 1,578 | $36,027 | $116,800 | $1,207 |
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What is the median household income in Aiken, SC?
The median household income in Aiken is $76,746, 11% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Aiken?
The median home value in Aiken is $286,800, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Aiken?
The median gross rent in Aiken is $1,180 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Aiken, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 17%.
What is the median age in Aiken?
The median age in Aiken is 46.6 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Aiken?
The average commute to work in Aiken is 24 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aiken?
The unemployment rate in Aiken is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aiken?
47.7% of adults in Aiken have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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