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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Aiken, SC vs Shelby, NC

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Are people in Shelby older or younger than people in Aiken?
- The Median Age in Shelby is 0.8 years younger than in Aiken.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shelby or Aiken?
- Shelby housing costs are 26.9% less expensive than Aiken housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shelby or Aiken?
- The average commute for residents of Shelby is 2.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Aiken.

Things to do in Aiken?
Aiken SC seats southwest North Augusta well-known among tourists thanks to its variety of activities like horse riding, golfing at Woodside Plantation Country Club or exploring nearby Hitchcock Woods giving vacationers a chance relax in the nature’s beauty!

Things to do in Shelby?
Shelby, NC is a pleasant village south of Kings Mountain featuring several spectacular spots such as Lake Wylie perfect for exploring or Crowders Mountain ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable FallFest celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Aiken, SCShelby, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,564329,725,481
 Median Income$58,125  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$214,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.93  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews
laura · Aiken, SC
Moving here was hard, but I love Aiken
Over 5 years ago

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  More

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Julie · Boise, ID
Almost Perfect, Magical Place.
Over 5 years ago

Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Laura · Aiken, SC
I'm young and I like Aiken
Over 6 years ago

Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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Daniel · Shelby, NC
Shelby's worth a look
Over 19 years ago

Not likely you'll settle here out of chance, a job will likely bring you here. I have lived in the Shelby area for the past ten years and have seen an explosion of  More

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