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Aiken, SC home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$228K1-yr changeUp5.5%

The typical home value in Aiken, SC is $228K as of September 2026, up 5.5% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Aiken ZIP code, the median list price is $423K and homes spend a median of 77 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Aiken, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$228K
1-yr changeMedian across Aiken ZIPs
+5.5%
ZIP markets live6 tracked in Aiken
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County
Aiken County

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12-month value trend

+5.5% over 12 months

Typical home value in Aiken over the last 12 months: $216K in Sep 2025 to $228K in Sep 2026 (+5.5%).

Sep 2025$216K

Sep 2026$228K

Median Zillow home value index across Aiken's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home value in Aiken, SC is $227,816, up 5.5% over the past year as of September 2026. Values are still climbing, but buyers are taking their time. Homes sat on the market for a median of 77 days in September 2026, so most sellers should not expect a quick sale. There were 552 homes for sale and 142 new listings that month, giving buyers a reasonable amount of choice across the city. Meanwhile, 23.7% of listings had a price cut, which suggests some sellers are starting too high and adjusting later. For a homeowner weighing a sale, the honest read is that Aiken is a market where realistic pricing from day one matters more than optimism.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Aiken, SC?

Typical home value

$228K

Up5.5%YoY

Median list price

$423K

Days on market

77

Homes for sale

552

Price cuts

23.7%

New listings

142

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Aiken's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Aiken, SC home prices over time

Typical home values in Aiken, SC are up 5.5% over the past year, from $216K in September 2025 to $228K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Aiken, SC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$227,816+5.5%
September 2025$215,990No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Aiken ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Aiken, SC a buyer's or seller's market?

Aiken, SC leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 77 days on market and 24% of listings with a price cut in the typical Aiken ZIP code, and 142 new listings against 552 active listings across Aiken, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Aiken housing market forecast 2027

+0.6%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Aiken ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 0.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Aiken rose 5.5%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Aiken?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Aiken shows typical home values rising 0.6% by September 2027, after a 5.5% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Aiken ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Aiken?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 6 Aiken ZIP codes in total; the remaining 3 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Aiken, SC home prices.

How much is a home in Aiken, SC worth?

The typical home value in Aiken is $227,816 as of September 2026, up 5.5% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so individual homes can be worth more or less.

How long does it take to sell a home in Aiken, SC?

Homes in Aiken spent a median of 77 days on the market as of September 2026. Pricing a home accurately at listing can help avoid sitting longer or needing a price cut.

Are sellers cutting prices in Aiken, SC?

Yes, 23.7% of listings had a price cut as of September 2026. With 552 homes for sale that month, buyers have options, so overpriced homes tend to get passed over.

Are home prices going up or down in Aiken, SC?

Typical home values in Aiken, SC are up 5.5% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Aiken, SC a buyer's or seller's market?

Aiken, SC leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 77 days on market and 24% of listings with a price cut in the typical Aiken ZIP code, and 142 new listings against 552 active listings across Aiken, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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