Review of Aiken, South Carolina


Moving here was hard, but I love Aiken
Star Rating - 2/21/2020
I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong friends, but I know it can be challenging moving to a new place where you know no one.

Of all the places I've lived, Aiken is my favorite so far. I love the small town feel while there is still activities, shops, and entertainment in town. Aiken is absolutely stunning. You can walk through miles of sand trails in Hitchcock Woods, see old plantations turned into museums, window shop down the picturesque downtown streets.

I really like living here, but I do understand why some others may not enjoy it as much. It is definitely good for retirees, but I am in my 20s and I love living here as well.

The cost of living is so cheap here, I bought a home much sooner than I thought I would be able to in my life. It has been a great place to get started in my life!

I love helping people move to Aiken, please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about the town.

Laura Sinclair
Relocation Specialist with Keller Williams
434-338-9338
laurasinclair@kw.com
laura | Aiken, SC
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Why do you say Aiken is good for retirees? What is there to do for very active seniors, also perhaps those who still want to work?
Sharon | Myrtle Beach, SC | Report Abuse

I'm encouraged by reading your comment. I'm originally from SC and later moved to NYC at a very young age. I want to go back to SC but not to my original hometown because it's very dangerous to move back there. I will be retiring in several yrs and I don't want to worry about my safety. I'm sick of NYC now. Crime is becoming a major problem as well as social unrest. I'm ready to leave here and move to a more laid back, quiet, peaceful and relaxing place. I want a more open and spaceful place. In NYC it feels like you're right on top of each other without much privacy. I just want a place where I can keep to myself most times and enjoy my privacy. I heard about things to do in Augusta and I don't mind getting out at times and going there, but at the end of the day, return to peace and solitude. I'm seriously thinking about moving to Aiken. I also will not be too far from my family as well. What do you like most about Aiken? Is it safe for retirees?
Henrietta | New York, NY | Report Abuse

Laura, I love your story. My wife and i are in our mid-sixties and thinking about relocating to Aiken. We are working with an agent/contractor in the very early stages. We want a new home base where we can reach out to new adventures. Thanks Jim jimskudu@hotmail.com
Jim | Edwardsville, IL | Report Abuse

I'm thinking on moving to Aiken or Greenville in the next 2 weeks. Looking for feedback to those who live in Aiken. I've sold house in PA and looking for a temp rental. Any suggestions to locations in Aiken that would be woodsy?
Theresa | Delray Beach, FL | Report Abuse
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