Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 26,892
Population Density 1,662 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 14,227
Male Population 12,665
Median Age 42.47 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 60%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 23%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Distance to AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN
Distance to UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN 3 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 11,279
Family Households 7,377
Average Family Size 2.93
Average Household Income $63,980
Median Household Income $53,361
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 60%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 23%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 1.23
Total Crime Risk (County) 1.17
Personal Crime Risk (County) 1.43
Murder Risk (County) 1.36
Rape Risk (County) 1.51
Robbery Risk 0.76
Assault Risk (County) 1.24
Property Risk (County) 1.17
Burglary Risk (County) 1.46
Larceny Risk (County) 0.98
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.91

Environment

Average July High Temperature 93.7° F
Average January Low Temperature 33.4° F
Annual Precipitation 52.43 inches
Air Pollution Index 74% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 7%
Nearest Airport AUGUSTA RGNL AT BUSH FIELD
Distance to AUGUSTA RGNL AT BUSH FIELD 19 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS (A)
Distance to AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS (A) 17 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
LLOYD - KENNEDY CHARTER SCHOOL5 - 8363 LAURENS ST, AIKEN, SC 29802
SCHOFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8224 KERSHAW ST NE, AIKEN, SC 29801
AIKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8101 GATOR LN, AIKEN, SC 29801
MINNIE B KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8274 E PINE LOG RD, AIKEN, SC 29803
AIKEN CHRN SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSK - 12142 TALATHA CHURCH RD, AIKEN, SC 29803
AIKEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 12142 TALATHA CHURCH RD, AIKEN, SC 29803
PINECREST CENTERK - 121050 PINECREST AVE, AIKEN, SC 29801
AIKEN PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY9 - 12363 LAURENS ST, AIKEN, SC 29802
SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1264 DESOTA DR, AIKEN, SC 29803
SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12232 E PINE LOG RD, AIKEN, SC 29803
AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12449 RUTLAND DR, AIKEN, SC 29801
NORTH AIKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5100 BEARS ROCK RD, AIKEN, SC 29801
MILLBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5255 E PINE LOG RD, AIKEN, SC 29803
OAKWOOD - WINDSOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 53773 CHARLESTON HWY, AIKEN, SC 29801
EAST AIKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5223 OLD WAGENER RD, AIKEN, SC 29801
CHUKKER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51830 CHUKKER CREEK RD, AIKEN, SC 29803
J D LEVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52404 COLUMBIA HIGHWAY N, AIKEN, SC 29801
AIKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52050 PINE LOG RD, AIKEN, SC 29803
ST MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOLK - 8118 YORK ST SE, AIKEN, SC 29801
SECOND BAPTIST CHRISTIAN PREPARATORYK - 5353 LAURENS ST, AIKEN, SC 29801
REDCLIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 56741 ATOMIC RD, AIKEN, SC 29803
MEAD HALLK - 8129 PENDLETON ST SW, AIKEN, SC 29801
SOUTH AIKEN BAPT CHRN SCHOOLK - 12980 DOUGHERTY RD, AIKEN, SC 29803
AIKEN PREPARATORY SCHOOLK - 12619 BARNWELL AVE NW, AIKEN, SC 29801
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA167 LAURENS ST SW AIKEN, SC 29801
BANKSCAROLINA FIRST BANK142 CHESTERFIELD ST S AIKEN, SC 29801
BANKSFIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST125 PARK AVE SW AIKEN, SC 29801
BANKSREGIONS BANK107 CHESTERFIELD ST S AIKEN, SC 29801
BANKSSOUTHERN BANK & TRUST149 LAURENS ST NW AIKEN, SC 29801
BANKSSTATE FARM INSURANCE1231 RICHLAND AVE W AIKEN, SC 29801
BANKSVISTABANK128 LAURENS ST NW AIKEN, SC 29801
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK111 LAURENS ST NW AIKEN, SC 29801
BANKSWOODFOREST BANK3583 RICHLAND AVE W AIKEN, SC 29801
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA150 AIKEN MALL DR AIKEN, SC 29803
BANKSCAROLINA FIRST BANK2040 WHISKEY RD AIKEN, SC 29803
BANKSFIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST1715 WHISKEY RD AIKEN, SC 29803
BANKSFIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST708 SILVER BLUFF RD AIKEN, SC 29803
BANKSGEORGIA BANK & TRUST937 GREEN ST AIKEN, SC 29803
BANKSHSBC BANK161 S AIKEN LN # 430 AIKEN, SC 29803
GOLFPRUDENTIAL WOODSIDE REALTY1419 SILVER BLUFF RD AIKEN, SC 29803
HOSPITALSAIKEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR302 UNIVERSITY PKWY AIKEN, SC 29801
ART AND MUSEUMSAIKEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS122 LAURENS ST SW AIKEN, SC 29801
ART AND MUSEUMSAIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM433 NEWBERRY ST SW AIKEN, SC 29801
ART AND MUSEUMSAIKEN THOROUGHBRED RACING HALL135 DUPREE PL SW AIKEN, SC 29801
ART AND MUSEUMSDU PONT PLANETARIUM471 UNIVERSITY PKWY AIKEN, SC 29801



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
29801373$96,500$176,845
29803669$161,299$206,100
2980549$145,000$236,042
Displaying 1-10 of 43 in $200-500k range
POLO FIELD - Here's a rare opportunity build your equestrian dream centered around your own polo field! This exceptional property offers 50 acres of open, rolling land including a beautifully maintained polo field, currently leased, and two board fenced pastures. Located in Chime Bell Station, a small gated community, in Aiken's south west horse country, this marvelous property may be seen by appointment only with the listing agent.
 Chime Bell Church Rd
 Aiken, SC 29803
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$500,000

32.749 ACRES    Located in southeast Aiken, this property is cleared and level. Two other parcels are also available. Plat on file at listing office. MLS #59988 & 60537..
 Colbert Bridge Rd
 Aiken, SC 29803
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$499,500

GLENWOOD DRIVE - Nearly seven acres of fenced lawn and woods provide a secluded setting for this handsome brick residence just minutes from south side shopping. The open floor plan features more than 3400 square feet with high ceilings and hardwood and tile floors throughout. In addition to an attached two car garage, there is a separate building with one bedroom apartment, three car garage, workshop and paint booth.
 Glenwood Drive
 Aiken, SC 29801
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$499,000

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY.    RICHLAND AVE. WEST - Two buildings on one lot, both with recent upgrades.  One has retail space with two offices.  The second building has an office and garage with two large bays.  A great location between downtown and the new Wal-Mart development area on highway #1.  Perfect for a franchise or rental property.
 Richland Avenue West
 Aiken, SC 29801
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$495,000

CEDAR CREEK FARM - Scenic vistas, a pond, extensive creek frontage and an abundance of gorgeous green grass, Cedar Creek Farm has 75 acres and is ready for your horses.  This turnkey farm offers a center aisle 12 stall barn with tack room and office.  A rustic 2 story cedar sided cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths has a lovely screened porch overlooking Cedar Creek.
 Colbert Bridge Rd
 Aiken, SC 29803
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$495,000

5TH BEDROOM MEASUREMENTS ACTUALLY DEN/OFFICE AREA.
 348 Live Oak Road
 Aiken, SC 29803
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$495,000

HORSE DISTRICT COTTAGE - Nestled on the edge of Aiken?s downtown Horse District, this charming 1950?s cottage offers over 2700 square feet of comfortable living space with formal living and dining rooms, den, family room, kitchen with breakfast area, four bedrooms and three full baths. The large corner lot is shaded by lovely old oaks with many azaleas and camellias, and there is a deck, covered patio and in-ground pool. Offered exclusively by the Carolina Company, this very special property may be seen by appointment only with the listing agent.
 South Boundary
 Aiken, SC 29801
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$475,000

OLD TORY TRAIL - 45 Acres of Big Trees, Beautiful Views and Running Water.? On Old Tory Trail in the middle of the equestrian corridor sit this lovely piece of land carefully cleared and prepared for grass, with many large shade trees on high ground. There is a perfect homesite on a bluff overlooking the Shaws Fork river basin, and the farms beyond. With a hard road to a clearing in the woods above the high banked creek flowing by. This truly is one of the finest parcels available.?
 Old Tory Trail
 Aiken, SC 29801
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$450,000

FOX TAIL at HOLLOW CREEK PRESERVE -- Beautiful 4 stall stable on 9.43 acres with wash stall, tack room/office 1/2 bath and lots of storage. Many custom features and high end fixtures. Bright apartment above the stable giving a view of the paddocks with many possibilities. Amenities include community ring and trails, and membership privileges for golf, tennis and swimming are available at Woodside Plantation..
 Fox Tail
 Aiken, SC 29803
 1 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$450,000

SOLSTICE MEADOW - Two lovely, rolling tracts on Solstice Meadow Lane off Anderson Pond Road have been cleared and grassed with four board front fencing in preparation for a buyer?s home and stables. These are the last remaining tracts in a small, private enclave consisting of only six lots that will have access to a new 30 to 50 mile trail system currently being developed in this popular south side equestrian area. Lot 1, consisting of 21.32 acres is offered at $446,880 and Lot 2, consisting of 24.76 acres is offered at $594,240. Covenants and restrictions will be available soon.? Plats are available from the Carolina Company office.?
 Solstice Meadow Lane
 Aiken, SC 29803
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$446,880
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