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Port Royal, SC vs Aiken, SC

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Are people in Aiken older or younger than people in Port Royal?
- The Median Age in Aiken is 20.1 years older than in Port Royal.

Are housing costs cheaper in Aiken or Port Royal?
- Aiken housing costs are 24.2% less expensive than Port Royal housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Aiken or Port Royal?
- The average commute for residents of Aiken is 5.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Port Royal.

Things to do in Port Royal?
Port Royal, SC is an unincorporated community and part of Beaufort County situated near South Carolina coast with a population estimated around 300 people living there . Port Royal hosts one main event each year – Blessing Of The Fleet Festival that brings crowds from all year for celebration honoring shrimping heritage linked with this community since 1660's when first volunteers crewed South Carolina’s first warships named “The Grand Port Royal Expedition. Other activities include beachcombing at Hunting Island gathering shells or exploring nearby marshlands on Duggan’s Island making great bird watching locations ideal for nature lovers out there.

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!

 Port Royal, SCAiken, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,516329,725,481
 Median Income$63,645  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$283,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.57  Unlock26.38
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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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