Aiken County, South Carolina: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Aiken County is worth $199,500, property taxes on it run about $862 a year (0.43%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287, and closing on it means about $738 in transfer tax plus $640 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $199,500 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $862 a year, 0.43% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $541,287 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $738 | South Carolina transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $540 owner's + $100 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $1,378 | Closing costs page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $90,400; low-income limit $72,300 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Aiken County?
The median owner-occupied home in Aiken County is valued at $199,500, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Aiken County?
The median Aiken County homeowner pays $862 a year in real estate taxes, about 0.43% of the median home value ($987 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Aiken County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home in 2026 (the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Aiken County?
On the $199,500 median home: transfer tax $738, title insurance $640 for both policies, about $1,378 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Aiken County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Aiken County (Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area) is $90,400. A family of four counts as low income below $72,300 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby South Carolina counties
- Abbeville County $147,200
- Allendale County $61,600
- Anderson County $212,500
- Bamberg County $96,000
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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