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Aiken, SC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Aiken.

Population: 71,807 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Aiken, SC is $269,269 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $269,450 after a median 119 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,482/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$269,269

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

119

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$269,269
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+18.4%
10-year appreciation
+64.9%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$269,496
House Price Index (state)
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$269,450
Median list price
$233,475
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
+8.8%
Median days on market
119 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
484
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
71 days
New listings (monthly)
121

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,482/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$965/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,145/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,295/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,670/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,035/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Schools include
J. D. Lever Elementary, East Aiken School of the Arts, North Aiken Elementary, Aiken High, Oakwood-Windsor Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes V14
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Clearwater Finishing (7.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
252
Days with Moderate air quality
23
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,406
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,506

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (42 mi)
National parks include
Ninety Six National Historic Site, Congaree National Park
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Harman Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
AIKEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PIEDMONT AUGUSTA HOSPITAL, AUGUSTA VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,250 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
25.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,024
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
56,573
Average weekly wage
$1,180
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,471

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AikenState medianUS median
Median home value$269,269$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$269,450$290,675$325,000
Median days on market119 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,482/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,024$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Aiken, SC?
$269,269.
What is the median sale price in Aiken, SC?
$269,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Aiken, SC?
Median days on market: 119 days.
What is typical rent in Aiken, SC?
Typical rent: $1,482/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Aiken, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, heatWave.
Is Aiken, SC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone V14; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Aiken, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Aiken, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Aiken, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Aiken, SC?
15 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Aiken, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Aiken, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Aiken, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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