Is Aiken, SC 29803 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Aiken housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Aiken, SC 29803 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 72 days and there were 4.1 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 248 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 14%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price held steady to $359,844. Overall, Aiken is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Aiken County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Aiken ranks #126 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 25 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Windsor 29856 (0% sold over asking) or Gloverville 29828 (0% sold over asking), while Beech Island 29842 (29% sold over asking) and New Ellenton 29809 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.