Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Aiken

Affordability in Aiken, SC

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Aiken is $1,180 per month and the median household income is $76,746 per year. About 32% of residents rent their homes, meaning income-restricted housing plays an important role for a significant share of the community.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Aiken Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 572 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 10 HUD-assisted properties in Aiken tracked by Lease Lantern, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Aiken

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Aiken scores 73 (Very Walkable), meaning most errands can be accomplished on foot. The Bike Score for the same area is 50, indicating some biking infrastructure is available. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 17 public schools across 3 districts serve Aiken, including 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. Ratings and options vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Aiken, SC

The median household income in Aiken is $76,746 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median monthly rent across all rental housing in the city is $1,180, per the same source.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing in Aiken caps rent as a percentage of your household income, which can make it significantly more affordable than market-rate options for qualifying renters.

• Median household income: $76,746/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,180/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 32% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

None of the 10 HUD-assisted properties tracked in Aiken are mapped to a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure appears low across this set of properties.