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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    B-
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    B+
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Population
30,403

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$175,400
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$860
National
$949
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Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    32%
  • Own
    68%

Aiken Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    565
    283
  • Murder
    3
    6
  • Rape
    89
    41
  • Robbery
    140
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    932
    500
  • Theft
    4,549
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    315
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$54,442
National
$55,322
Children
15%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    19%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    13%
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I love the fact that there is much culture, history, and engaging activities to immerse yourself into. The educational system here is excellent and there are many employment opportunities for a smaller area. There is a friendly and diverse mix of people here that provides a welcoming environment. This is a very safe area with lots of living options for homebuyers as well. Overall, I feel that Aiken is a wonderful and has something for just about family large or small!
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I have lived in Aiken for most of my life. I enjoy the quiet atmosphere. Downtown Aiken is very quaint and has a lot to offer like eateries and shopping. The area offers sports like soccer, tennis, baseball and equestrian. There are plenty of opportunities for the arts as well, like the Etherridge Center at the university campus, the local playhouse and the summer arts at Hopeland Gardens. Aiken is within two to four hour driving ranges to beaches, mountains and amusement parks and within an hour to college football games.
Aiken is a wonderful place to live and a fun area to visit. Aiken is an equestrian community. There are Polo matches to watch and Horse races to attend. Both the races and polo matches make for a exciting day with friends, family and food!