Beaufort, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Beaufort County County
Beaufort, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Beaufort a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Beaufort residents earn a median household income of $59,454 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,511. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,748 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beaufort is $310,400 , 10% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,383. Median rent is $1,061/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Beaufort reports 696 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,580/100K.
Education
38.1% of adults in Beaufort hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beaufort has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.