Beaufort County, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
192,123 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,819 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$407,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$607 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,353 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal Metro Area
4
South Carolina
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal Metro Area
3
South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 48
Feb 3 0 51
Mar 4 0 58
Apr 3 0 65
May 3 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 6 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 3 0 67
Nov 3 0 58
Dec 3 0 50

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, SC State Senate District 43, SC State House District 124, SC
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Schools

Port Royal Elementary
1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Mossy Oaks Elementary
3 miles, N • 2.8 star
Lowcountry Montessori School
3 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Beaufort Middle
3 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Savannah College of Art and Design
31 miles, W • 1.4 star
Savannah State University
32 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

NH Beaufort
2 miles, NE
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
4 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
10 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Coastal Carolina Hospital
22 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
89 miles, SW • 1 star
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
102 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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