At a Glance
Median Income
$48,111
$37,018 per capita
Home Value
$319,700
Zillow: $424,438
Median Rent
$862/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
325/100K
1,748/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
14.4% smoking rate
How Beaufort Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beaufort's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beaufort a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beaufort residents earn a median household income of $48,111 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,018. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,721 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beaufort is $319,700 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,438. Median rent is $862/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Beaufort reports 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,748/100K.
Education
36.0% of adults in Beaufort hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beaufort has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population4,613
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density899/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,111
Per Capita$37,018
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$3,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
C+
Home Value$319,700
Rent$862
Ownership48.0%
Zillow$424,438
Housing Units3,042
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent325/100K
Property1,748/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Beaufort was founded in 1709.
The median home in Beaufort was built in 1981.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.