Cost of Living in Aiken County, SC

What does it cost to live in Aiken County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$63,212

Median Rent

$973/mo

Median Home

$181,800

Affordability

503

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$919
Property Tax$67
Insurance$61

Total Monthly$1,047
% of Income19.9%

Renting

Median Rent$973
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$998
% of Income18.5%

Living in Aiken County, South Carolina

Aiken County has a median household income of $63,212 with housing costs that represent 19.9% of income for owners and 18.5% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.