Port Royal, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Beaufort County County
Port Royal, SC
At a Glance
How Port Royal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Royal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Port Royal a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Port Royal residents earn a median household income of $70,330 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,843. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% 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 Port Royal is $298,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,809. Median rent is $1,606/month, with 30.0% 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 2006.
Safety & Crime
Port Royal reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,229/100K.
Education
37.3% of adults in Port Royal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Royal has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.