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The town of Beaufort is located on Port Royal Island, off the southeast coast of South Carolina, and in the heart of the state’s Lowcountry. Beaufort is well-known for its deep-rooted Southern traditions and charming atmosphere. The area was first explored by the Spanish in 1514, and later chartered by the British in 1711, and it is in this century that Beaufort began to see major development and prosperity, particularly in the agri-businesses of indigo and rice. The residents of Beaufort also benefited from the growth of cotton in nearby areas.
Today Beaufort has a thriving population of around 13,000 residents, and is at the center of an urban cluster with a population of over 46,000. The cluster includes the rest of Port Royal Island, Lady’s Island, Shell Point, Laurel Bay, and Parris Island. Beaufort attracts many tourists, who, lured by the island’s romantic seaside charm, come to take part in the town’s festivals and events that celebrate the best that Beaufort has to offer in the areas of fine arts and cuisine. The town’s history is also a major point of attraction; Beaufort’s rich Southern history is very much reflected in its modern-day landscape. During the town’s heyday in the production of indigo, rice and cotton, the wealthy merchants and plantation owners of the area built glorious homes and mansions, many of which survive today. Beaufort is the second oldest community in South Carolina, and it is one of the few places in which the entire downtown area is designated as a historic district by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Beaufort’s architecture showcases styles ranging from Spanish, French, Colonial, and Revolutionary periods. Among the town’s historic structures are forts, cemeteries, churches, inns, and of course, homes. The area features many Civil War restoration homes, which can be observed by tour, or by simply taking a walk. Living in this historic waterfront community is a dream. The real state market in Beaufort, SC offers an array of homes from expansive mansions in the historic district to new constructions in the surrounding communities.
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Population
| Total Population |
13,055
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| Population Density |
701 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
6,171
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| Male Population |
6,885
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| Median Age |
30.16 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
69%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
TECH COLL OF LOWCOUNTRY
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| Distance to TECH COLL OF LOWCOUNTRY |
1 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
UNIVERSITY OF SC BEAUFORT NORTH
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| Distance to UNIVERSITY OF SC BEAUFORT NORTH |
1 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
4,959
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| Family Households |
3,041
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| Average Family Size |
2.99
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| Average Household Income |
$54,765
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| Median Household Income |
$43,905
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
69%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
2.00
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
1.27
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
1.41
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.94
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| Rape Risk (County) |
1.50
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| Robbery Risk |
0.79
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| Assault Risk (County) |
1.55
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| Property Risk (County) |
1.41
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
1.62
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
1.71
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
0.72
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
89.8° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
38.6° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
49.78 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
78% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
7%
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| Nearest Airport |
HILTON HEAD
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| Distance to HILTON HEAD |
15 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
SAVANNAH SAND GNATS (A)
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| Distance to SAVANNAH SAND GNATS (A) |
35 Miles
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| School Name | Grades | Address |
| ADVESTIST SCHOOL | K - 8 | 106 LAUREL BAY RD, BEAUFORT, SC 29906 |
| BOLDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 6 | 1523 LAUREL BAY BLVD, BEAUFORT, SC 29906 |
| ROBERT SMALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 43 W K ALSTON DR, BEAUFORT, SC 29906 |
| BEAUFORT MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 2501 MOSSY OAKS RD, BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| BATTERY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 1 BLUE DOLPHIN DR, BEAUFORT, SC 29906 |
| BEAUFORT HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 84 SEA ISLAND PKWY, BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| BEAUFORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 1800 PRINCE ST, BEAUFORT, SC 29901 |
| MOSSY OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 2510 MOSSY OAKS RD, BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | K - 12 | 256 SAVANNAH HWY, BEAUFORT, SC 29906 |
| ELLIOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 3 | 1635 ALBACORE ST, BEAUFORT, SC 29906 |
| GALER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 3 | 1516 CARDINAL LN, BEAUFORT, SC 29906 |
| LADY'S ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 73 CHOWAN CREEK BLUFF, BEAUFORT, SC 29907 |
| SHELL POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 81 SAVANNAH HWY, BEAUFORT, SC 29906 |
| COOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 45 MIDDLE RD, BEAUFORT, SC 29907 |
| JOSEPH SHANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 121 MORRALL DR, BEAUFORT, SC 29906 |
| BROAD RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 474 BROAD RIVER RD, BEAUFORT, SC 29906 |
| ST PETER'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL | K - 8 | 70 LADYS ISLAND DR, BEAUFORT, SC 29907 |
| BEAUFORT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | K - 12 | 378 PARRIS ISLAND GATEWY, BEAUFORT, SC 29906 |
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| Type of Business | Name | Address |
| BANKS | AMERIS BANK | 2348 BOUNDARY ST BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| BANKS | B B & T | 905 PORT REPUBLIC ST BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| BANKS | BANK OF AMERICA | 2115 BOUNDARY ST BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| BANKS | BANK OF AMERICA | 500 CARTERET ST BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| BANKS | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST | 921 BAY ST BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| BANKS | PALMETTO STATE BANK | 2347 BOUNDARY ST BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| BANKS | PARRIS ISLAND ARMED SVC BANK | 283 BOULEVARD DE FRANCE BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| BANKS | REGIONS BANK | 916 BAY ST BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| BANKS | SOUTH CAROLINA BANK & TRUST | 1121 BOUNDARY ST BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| BANKS | WACHOVIA BANK | 1011 BAY ST BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| BANKS | WOODLANDS BANK | 1001 BOUNDARY ST # A BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| BANKS | WOODLANDS FINANCIAL | 308 CHARLES ST BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| BANKS | REGIONS BANK | 69 ROBERT SMALLS PKWY # 1 BEAUFORT, SC 29906 |
| BANKS | B B & T | 1 KEMMERLIN LN BEAUFORT, SC 29907 |
| BANKS | CBC NATIONAL BANK | 36 SEA ISLAND PKWY BEAUFORT, SC 29907 |
| COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR + | UNIVERSITY OF SC BEAUFORT NORTH | 801 CARTERET ST BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| JUNIOR COLLEGE | TECH COLL OF LOWCOUNTRY | 921 RIBAUT RD BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| HOSPITALS | BEAUFORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 955 RIBAUT RD BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| HOSPITALS | SURGERY CENTER OF BEAUFORT | 1033 RIBAUT RD BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| HOSPITALS | UNITED STATES NAVAL HOSPITAL | 1 PINCKNEY BLVD BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
| ART AND MUSEUMS | HISTORIC BEAUFORT FOUNDATION | 713 CRAVEN ST BEAUFORT, SC 29902 |
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
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| 29901 | 1 | $375,000 | $375,000 |
| 29902 | 335 | $180,000 | $238,189 |
| 29906 | 361 | $180,000 | $214,393 |
| 29907 | 305 | $225,000 | $295,137 |
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