Beaufort, South Carolina 

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Population

12,899

-0.4% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

Cost of Living

92.5 / 100

Median Home Price

$344,300

Median Income

$53,653

Comfort Index (Climate)

3.8 / 7.8

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Beaufort, South Carolina

Beaufort, SC is an attractive city east of Savannah home to numerous wonderful sights including Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park exhibiting tranquil beaches or Beaufort History Museum showcasing many artifacts; they organize vibrant events like Gullah Festival each spring. Coastal resort area - On a barrier island on the Atlantic Coast, 20 miles northeast of Savannah GA.
Zip Codes: 29902 29907 29940 29904 29941
Cost of Living: -7.5% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 10 ft above sea level


Beaufort, Sc Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Strong economy
Plenty of amenities
Good health
Cons
Humid
Hurricane threat
Flooding threat

What Bert Has To Say About Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Metro Area

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC metro area is located on a barrier island on the Atlantic Coast, 20 miles northeast of Savannah GA. Hilton Head Island is one of the smaller metros in the United States and is comprised of Beaufort and Jasper counties.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Beaufort is 4.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Beaufort jobs have increased by 1.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Beaufort's cost of living is 7.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Beaufort's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Beaufort, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Beaufort county remained moderately Republican, 54.4% to 44.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Beaufort's population is 12,899 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 7.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 17.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Beaufort is $344,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 17.4%.

SCHOOLS
Beaufort public schools spend $12,315 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.5 students per teacher in Beaufort. More Education



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Housing Market in Beaufort

It's a good time to buy in Beaufort. Home Appreciation is up 17.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Beaufort is $344,300.
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Reviews for Beaufort   17 Reviews
Great Place To Call Home - 9/1/2017
My husband and I moved here a year and a half ago. We have already made more friends here, than we had in other places we have lived. Most of our neighbors are from... Read More

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Horrible for Young People - 4/21/2016
This place is exactly what you'd expect for a small town. Great for old people who like a slow lifestyle of fishing and pig pickings. Horrible for young people --... Read More

Special needs education in Beaufort and Port Royal - 10/2/2014
We are relocating to the area and I am wondering about the elementary school special needs programs. I will i appreciate any... Read More


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ZIP CODES IN BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
29902 29907 29940 29904 29941

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