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Beaufort, NC vs Charlottesville, VA

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- Household income in Charlottesville, is 61% more than it is in Beaufort and is 9% below the National Average.
- Beaufort unemployment rate is 4.0%.
- Charlottesville unemployment rate is 4.7%.
 Beaufort, NCCharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock3.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth32.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$28,072  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$63,470$69,021
 Family Median Income$55,417  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Beaufort, NCCharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock15.0%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K9.4%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock6.9%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.6%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock7.0%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.5%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K8.0%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock14.6%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K3.9%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock11.6%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Beaufort, NCCharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.9%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock10.7%6.5%
 Community, social services2.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.8%1.2%
 Education, library6.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.7%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology2.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.9%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock7.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.0%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.8%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support23.5%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.0%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock7.2%13.1%
Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 17 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 17 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 5 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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