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Port Royal
  • Town in South Carolina
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Port Royal

#4 in Best Places to Live in Beaufort County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A
    Port Royal is a town in South Carolina with a population of 12,734. Port Royal is in Beaufort County. Living in Port Royal offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Port Royal and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Port Royal are above average.
    Population
    12,734
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $244,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,385
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      62%
    • Own
      38%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      220.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      33.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      46.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      153.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,062.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      59
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      31%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      38%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Port Royal

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $63,645
    National
    $69,021
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