Aiken, SC vs Ormond Beach, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Aiken
69.5
#1191 nationally
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Ormond Beach leads in crime level (5.6 vs 15.6). Aiken leads in walk score (24 vs 21). Ormond Beach leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 23.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1191) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 32,947 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | R+21.8 |
D+
69.5 Score
Aiken, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,439
Population
32,947
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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C-
71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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