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Aiken County

#11 in Best Counties to Live in South Carolina
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • County in South Carolina
  • 41 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    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
      C+
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    Aiken County is located in South Carolina with a population of 165,707. In Aiken County, most residents own their homes. In Aiken County there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Aiken County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Aiken County are above average.
    Population
    165,707

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $135,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $767
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    —
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Aiken County 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
      225.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      78
      40.7
    • Robbery
      78
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      199.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,444.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      204.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      13%

    Working in Aiken County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,713
    National
    $55,322
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      Aiken County Reviews

      41 reviews
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      Aiken is home. Aiken is not a big place with tall buildings and or shopping malls. We don't have much to do for the teens around town but I have enjoyed the trees, horses, and the warm welcome of those who have been here most of their lives. All places can approve, especially on how we treat one another as a whole, but I feel everyone is always welcome in Aiken!
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      Overall good community, but has very few activities for teens and families in town. For dining, lots of fast food and/or chain options with little variety in sit-down restaurants.
      This has been a great adjustment for our family from an overcrowded city lifestyle. Aiken county is a true gem and representation of southern charm. It’s diverse here, more than ever before. I love to see the mixture of cultures couples with old, southern charm.