A Great Place to Retire

Aikenites aren't the only ones who believe that Aiken is a great place to retire. Century 21 Magazine, a publication of Century 21 Real Estate, Golf Magazine and Money Guide, a publication of Money Magazine, named Aiken among the top ten places to retire. In December of 2013, Aiken was listed as one of the Huffington Post’s 50 small towns that Boomers were moving to. Aiken Senior citizens represent the largest group in Aiken. To accommodate this group, Aiken offers free, quality continuing education (the Academy for Lifelong Learning at the University of South Carolina Aiken), an array of clubs/organizations to join, wonderful volunteer groups, social services, excellent health facilities and wellness programs, variety of housing options from Active Country Club setting to Assisted living community. Aiken serves both the active and home bound retiree. People come to Aiken to retire only to find themselves more active than before!