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Aiken, SC Housing Market
Balanced market+3.6% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Aiken, SC is worth $280,880, rose 3.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $336,500, +5.2% year over year (through May 2026). With 3.3 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 51 days, Aiken is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $280,880 home is about $1,499/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Aiken, SC
Typical home value
$280,880
+3.6% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,387/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$336,500
+5.2% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
51
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
189
3.3 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$69,837
Home costs 4.0x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Aiken a buyer's or seller's market?
Balanced market3.3 months of supply51 days on market96.4% of asking
Aiken, SC is a balanced market, based on 3.3 months of supply and homes selling in about 51 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Aiken housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Aiken, SC. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $336,500 |
| Median list price | $419,900 |
| Year-over-year price change | +5.2% |
| Median price per sq ft | $164/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 51 days |
| Active inventory | 189 listings |
| Months of supply | 3.3 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 96.4% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 58 |
| New listings (that month) | 63 |
| Listings with a price cut | 34.4% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Aiken is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Aiken is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Aiken home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Aiken, SC rose 14.7%, from $293,293 to $336,500. The live Zillow value series has rose 3.6% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 34.4% of Aiken listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 3.3 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 96.4%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Aiken?
Priced off the typical home value of $280,880 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $56,176 | $224,704 | $1,499/mo |
| 5% | $14,044 | $266,836 | $1,781/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,499, that implies roughly $64,264 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Aiken earns $69,837, about $5,573 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 4.0x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Aiken?
Typical asking rent in Aiken, SC is $1,387/mo, against a typical home value of $280,880. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 16.9x, which means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $1,499 a month — $112 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in Aiken?
Active listings in Aiken, SC went from 267 in May 2025 to 189 in May 2026, a -29.2% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 251 | 60 |
| July 2025 | 241 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 241 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 247 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 251 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 236 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 200 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 210 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 224 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 233 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 239 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 189 | 63 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Aiken compare to South Carolina and the U.S.?
Aiken homes sell for $336,500 — 15% below the South Carolina median of $394,000. Against the national median of $410,700, Aiken runs 18% lower. Year-over-year, Aiken moved +5.2% against South Carolina's +1.2% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken, SC | $336,500 | +5.2% | 51 days |
| South Carolina statewide | $394,000 | +1.2% | 72 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Aiken
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 3.3. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 34.4%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $281 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $280,880 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Aiken listing goes under contract in 51 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 96.4% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Aiken added 63 new listings against 58 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +3.6% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Aiken varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Aiken
There are currently 189 homes listed for sale in Aiken, South Carolina. The median listing price is $420K. Featured listings range from $207,990 to $950,000.
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Aiken, SC
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Aiken, SC
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$269,900
1010 Hitchcock Dr SW
Aiken, SC
3 bd1 ba1,188 sqft$227/ft²
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648 Downstream Ct
Aiken, SC
5 bd3 ba2,600 sqft$110/ft²
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$317,500
444 Longford St
Aiken, SC
3 bd2 ba1,610 sqft$197/ft²
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$339,500
909 Osbon Dr
Aiken, SC
3 bd3 ba1,920 sqft$177/ft²
House1.13 acres
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$347,500
570 Pherson St
Aiken, SC
4 bd6 ba2,099 sqft$166/ft²
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$499,900
7078 Snap Spur Cir
Aiken, SC
4 bd3 ba2,671 sqft$187/ft²
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$519,990
Snap Spur Cir Lot 19
Aiken, SC
4 bd3 ba2,449 sqft$212/ft²
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$625,000
1170 Drayton Ct
Aiken, SC
4 bd3 ba2,262 sqft$276/ft²
House1.50 acres
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$950,000
Highway 19 Edgefield
Aiken, SC
Land50.40 acres
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Active listings
189
Homes on market
Median list price
$420K
Avg. days on market
51
Days until sale
New this week
63
Newly listed
Price drops:34.4%of listings
Sale-to-list:96.4%
How much do homes cost in Aiken by property type?
How the Aiken, SC market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $365,000 | $172/sq ft | 47 | 55 days |
| Condo / co-op | $165,700 | $185/sq ft | 2 | 31 days |
| Townhouse | $245,800 | $138/sq ft | 9 | 46 days |
Who lives in Aiken?
American Community Survey estimates for Aiken. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
32,334
Households
12,961
Median income
$69,837/yr
Median age
46.5 years
Owner-occupied
69.7%
Median home value
$261,800
Median gross rent
$1,199/mo
Mean commute
23.5 min
69.7% of occupied homes in Aiken are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $261,800 against Zillow's $280,880 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $1,199/mo, below Zillow's $1,387/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Aiken?
17 schools tracked · 11,073 students
The largest public schools serving Aiken, SC by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Horse Creek Academy
Grades PK-12 · 1,308 students
South Aiken High
Grades 9-12 · 1,305 students
Aiken High
Grades 9-12 · 1,254 students
Silver Bluff High
Grades 9-12 · 789 students
Millbrook Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 684 students
Chukker Creek Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 644 students
M. B. Kennedy Middle
Grades 6-8 · 641 students
Redcliffe Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 610 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Aiken, SC?
Ordered by distance from Aiken, not by size. Compare Aiken side by side with any of them.
Aiken housing market FAQ
Is Aiken a buyer's or seller's market?
Aiken, SC is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 3.3 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 51 days, and sellers getting 96.4% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Aiken?
The typical home in Aiken, SC is worth $280,880 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $336,500, about $164 per square foot.
Is Aiken cheaper than the rest of South Carolina?
Aiken's median sale price of $336,500 is 15% lower than the South Carolina statewide median of $394,000, and 18% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Aiken?
Homes in Aiken, SC spent a median of 51 days on market before going under contract, versus 72 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Aiken?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $280,880 home is about $1,499 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $64,264 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $69,837.
Are home prices rising in Aiken?
The typical home value in Aiken, SC rose 3.6% over the last 12 months, from $271,018 to $280,880 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Aiken?
Aiken ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Aiken?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Aiken, SC is a balanced market with 3.3 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 16.9x means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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