Beaufort, South Carolina
Among the top 8% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 19% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 9% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 8% for commute time
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Beaufort is a town in South Carolina with about 14,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, commute time, and comfortable days. It rates lower on summer humidity and violent crime.
- The median home value in Beaufort is $313k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Beaufort is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Beaufort is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Beaufort has a violent crime rate of 4176/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Beaufort is 18 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 5.7 in2.9 in
oppressive 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$64kbetter than 9% of US places
Home Value$313k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 40% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 12% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.50%better than 88% of US places
Income Tax6.40%better than 26% of US places
Sales Tax7.50%better than 45% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.49%better than 32% of US places
Unemployment4.0%better than 48% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)50°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.0 in60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days232 daysbetter than 48% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 4% of US places
Comfortable Days107 daysbetter than 90% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk89.3better than 11% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 45% of US places
School Quality87.1better than 80% of US places
Violent Crime4176/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime3053/100kbetter than 7% of US places
Community
Population13,58290th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.116th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5185th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1036th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)61.5%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)28.2%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.7%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 92% of US places
Walkability7.9/20better than 73% of US places
Airport Distance51 mibetter than 67% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.6%better than 55% of US places
Amenities Nearby91.30better than 53% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 76% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Beaufort an affordable place to live?
- Beaufort is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $64k, better than 9% of comparable areas. Median rent is $1k.
- Is Beaufort safe?
- Beaufort is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 4176/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 3053/100k.
- What is the weather like in Beaufort?
- Beaufort averages 83°F in July and 50°F in January, with 45.0 in of annual precipitation and about 232 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Beaufort?
- Public-school quality in Beaufort is above average, scoring better than 80% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Beaufort?
- The average one-way commute in Beaufort is 18 min.