Beaufort, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
13,660 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,454 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$310,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$584 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$860 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Beaufort County
4
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal Metro Area
4
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Beaufort County
3
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal Metro Area
3
South Carolina
6

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 5 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 45, SC State House District 121, SC
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Schools

Battery Creek High
2 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Robert Smalls International Academy
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Beaufort Elementary
3 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Savannah College of Art and Design
34 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Savannah State University
36 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
3 miles, S • 3.2 star
NH Beaufort
5 miles, S
Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
16 miles, S • 2.3 star
Coastal Carolina Hospital
22 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
94 miles, SW • 1 star
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