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Beaufort County
  • County in South Carolina
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Beaufort County

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A minus
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade A
    5. Diversity
      grade B+
    6. Jobs
      grade B+
    7. Weather
      grade A minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    Beaufort County is located in South Carolina with a population of 186,007. Beaufort County is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. In Beaufort County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Beaufort County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Beaufort County are highly rated.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $328,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,279
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Beaufort County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      284.2
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      2.1
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      29.9
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      70.5
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      376.1
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,237.3
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      164.5
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      27%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      national  11%

    Working in Beaufort County

    Jobs
    grade B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $74,199
    National
    $69,021

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