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Hope Mills, NC vs Aiken, SC

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Are people in Aiken older or younger than people in Hope Mills?
- The Median Age in Aiken is 14.9 years older than in Hope Mills.

Are housing costs cheaper in Aiken or Hope Mills?
- Aiken housing costs are 0.9% more expensive than Hope Mills housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Aiken or Hope Mills?
- The average commute for residents of Aiken is 0.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hope Mills.

Things to do in Hope Mills?
Hope Mills is a town located in Cumberland County with an estimated population of 14,788 according to the 2019 Census. This town has numerous amenities such as schools, parks and libraries that its residents can use for leisure or educational purposes plus several unique shops and restaurants offering visitors items to purchase or enjoy during their visit.

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!

 Hope Mills, NCAiken, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,516329,725,481
 Median Income$49,802  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$212,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.98  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hope Mills    6 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I'm thinking of retiring to Hope Mills NC and would like some feed back. Is this a good town to retire to and is it senior friendly. Are there things for seniors to do.  More

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Over 12 years ago

If anyone is moving to North Carolina soon, I would recommend Hope Mills. I feel that this area is the "Hidden Gem" in Cumberland County,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hope Mills, NC is more of a small town feel, with everything in a short driving distance. It is close to the Fayetteville area (military town). The people are more to  More

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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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