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Beaufort, SC vs Fort Pierce, FL

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Are people in Fort Pierce older or younger than people in Beaufort?
- The Median Age in Fort Pierce is 4.1 years older than in Beaufort.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Pierce or Beaufort?
- Fort Pierce housing costs are 20.4% less expensive than Beaufort housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Pierce or Beaufort?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Pierce is 7.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Beaufort.

Things to do in Beaufort?
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.

Things to do in Fort Pierce?
Fort Pierce FL occupies a unique location tucked away in St Lucie County providing access to diverse ecosystems such as Indian River Lagoon home to many species ranging from manatees to pelicans while also providing relatively easy access with regular shuttle services connecting cities from Fort Pierce to Vero Beach!

 Beaufort, SCFort Pierce, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,409329,725,481
 Median Income$53,653  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$344,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.31  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Beaufort    17 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

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  More

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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 --  More

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We are relocating to the area and I am wondering about the elementary school special needs programs. I will i appreciate any  More

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Reviews for Fort Pierce    4 Reviews

Fort Pierce has both beautiful pristine Atlantic Ocean Beaches and Indian River Lagoon state of the art marinas. The two are linked by the best ocean inlet in the state  More

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Over 18 years ago

Entertainment is  More

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Over 18 years ago

I moved here from Ohio nearly three years ago. It was fun at first...fishing,the beach and the winter weather was nice. But, after the honeymoon was over, I began to see  More

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