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Albemarle, NC vs Aiken, SC

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Are people in Aiken older or younger than people in Albemarle?
- The Median Age in Aiken is 7.0 years older than in Albemarle.

Are housing costs cheaper in Aiken or Albemarle?
- Aiken housing costs are 42.6% more expensive than Albemarle housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Aiken or Albemarle?
- The average commute for residents of Aiken is 1.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Albemarle.

Things to do in Albemarle?
Albemarle is a city located in Stanly County, North Carolina with an estimated population of 15,903 according to the 2019 census. This town offers residents plenty of outdoor activities such as trails for hunting and fishing plus multiple restaurants and shopping centers for visitors to explore.

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!

 Albemarle, NCAiken, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,516329,725,481
 Median Income$43,231  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$150,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.35  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

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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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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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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