Beaufort, SC

Living in Beaufort

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 22
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 40
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 14
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Schools 31
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Residents

13k Population +912 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated -5% (2010–19)
69% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black28%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate24%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$5.8k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector64%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military7%
Sales and office19%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$215k Median Home Value -$7.4k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$778 Median Monthly Rent +$161 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity79%
LP gas1%
Utility gas20%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Beaufort

United States45
South Carolina43
Hilton Head Island Metro Area45
Beaufort County47

Property Crime in Beaufort

United States48
South Carolina52
Hilton Head Island Metro Area32
Beaufort County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 4 0
Feb 52 3 0
Mar 58 4 0
Apr 65 3 0
May 73 3 0
Jun 80 5 0
Jul 83 5 0
Aug 81 6 0
Sep 77 5 0
Oct 68 4 0
Nov 59 3 0
Dec 51 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Beaufort

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding45
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding48
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Beaufort, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Beaufort, SC

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Beaufort Academy
5 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Beaufort, SC

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Beaufort, SC

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NH Beaufort
5 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Beaufort, SC

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