Aiken has been named one of the top 100 places to live in the United States. That's according to the web site http://www.relocateamerica.com/.  The rankings are based on feedback from people who actually live and work in the community. 

RelocateAmerica says Aiken is a place where natural charm, character, and Southern hospitality abound. With a low crime rate, a superior health care system and plenty of amenities, Aiken is a community with a quality of life, second to none. Companies from throughout the world are drawn to Aiken's progressive business environment, and the city continues to grow as employees of new industries and visitors appreciate our unique way of life and choose to make Aiken their home. Aiken’s convenient location to major cities along the east coast provides easy access to customers and supplies.

Topping the list is Charlotte, North Carolina.  Greenville, South Carolina comes in at number four and Asheville, North Carolina ranks seventh.

Only the top 10 cities are ranked numerically.  The remaining communities are listed by state.  Other Georgia cities to make the list are Marietta, Savannah and Valdosta.  In South Carolina Columbia, Charleston and Rock Hill also made the list.