Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) A+
City Java
Coffee Shop
Common Ground
Coffee Shop
Magnolia Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Herban Market and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Herban Market and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Red Rooster Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Eatery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) A+
I. Pinckney Simon's
Art Gallery
Art of Beaufort
Art Gallery
Verdier House
Museum
Melissa Hyons Art - Studio and Gallery
Art Gallery
Thibault Gallery
Art Gallery
Rhett Gallery Inc
Art Gallery
Elliott House Museum
Museum
USCB Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Santa Elena History Center
Museum
Unknown Name
Museum
Historic Port Royal Foundation
Museum
Food and Drink (28) F
Kilwins
Sweets
The Beaufort Candy Shoppe
Sweets
Hemingway's Bistro
Bar
Chocolate Tree
Sweets
Wayback Burgers
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
ABC Package Store
Alcohol
Bill's Liquors
Alcohol
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Waffle House
Fast Food
Brody's Bar & Grill
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Artizen Yoga and Massage
Gym
Balance Barre + Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Chapman's Grocer
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Sea Eagle Market
Seafood
Island Meats
Butcher
Publix
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
Cannon Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Neighborhood Playground
Playground
Barnwell Bluff
Park
Pigeon Point Park
Park
Pigeon Point Park
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Kate Gleason Park
Park
kate gleason park
Park
Calhoun Thomas Memorial Gardens
Park
Southside Park
Park
Southside Park
Park
High River
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Navel Heritage Park
Park
Southside Park
Park
Arthur Horne Nature Park
Park
Broomfield Park/Center
Park
Old Fashion Anchor Park
Park
Shops (45) A+
Unknown Name
Books
To Market To Market
Furniture
Carolina Me Crazy
Clothing
Bangs Salon & Spa
Beauty
Barefoot Bubba's
Clothing
Bay Street Jewelers, Inc
Fashion
Lulu Burgess
Fashion
Bay St Treasures
Furniture
The Jeweler's Bench
Fashion
Bliss Salon
Beauty
Lime Lite Salon
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Salon 705
Hairdresser
SugarBelle
Clothing
Unknown Name
Clothing
Unknown Name
Clothing
Talbots
Clothing
University Bikes
Bicycle
Lipsticknblush
Beauty
The Brow Company
Beauty
Guys and Dolls Hair Solon
Hairdresser
GRAYCO Hardware
Home Improvement
Beaufort Bookstore
Books
Isa's African Hair Braiding
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Beaufort.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5%
F
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in Beaufort is 106/100 - which is 13% higher than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime D+

Beaufort crime rates are 3,376 per 100k, which is 21% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
3,045 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
331 crimes per 100k
C
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employment C+

The median income in Beaufort is $54,061 - which is 15% higher than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$54,061
D-
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Beaufort Police Department District A Substation
Police
US Marshals Service
Police
Beaufort Fire / Rescue Station 1 Headquarters
Fire Station
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Police
Beaufort Police Department
Police
Durham Dental
Dentist
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Ladies Island Saint Helena Fire District Headquarters
Fire Station
Beaufort Fire / Rescue Station 2
Fire Station
Burton Fire District Station 891 Burton Hill
Fire Station
Naval Hospital Beaufort
Hospital
Beaufort Fire / Rescue Station 3
Fire Station
Port Royal Police Department
Police
Ladies Island Saint Helena Fire District Station 21
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A

Beaufort home prices are $229,600 - which is 60% higher than South Carolina
Home Price
$229,600
A-
Home Appreciation Rate
13%
A-
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio)
D-
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schools C

The Beaufort graduation rate is 89% - which is 9% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
47%
F
High School Grad. Rates
89%
B+
Elementary Schools (16) F
Bridges Preparatory School
Beaufort Elementary
Holy Trinity Classical Christian School
St Peters Catholic School
Coosa Elementary
Beaufort Academy
Lady'S Island Middle
Beaufort Middle
Mossy Oaks Elementary
Islands Academy
Lady'S Island Elementary
Port Royal Elementary
Robert Smalls International Academy
High Schools (7) F
Bridges Preparatory School
Holy Trinity Classical Christian School
Beaufort High
Beaufort Academy
Islands Academy
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ratings F

Beaufort has an overall rating of 39% from 18 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes
C+
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Beaufort Area Facts

  • Beaufort has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Beaufort crime rates are 21% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Beaufort is 13% higher than the South Carolina average
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beaufort sc is trash 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 03, 2019) if you like overflowing garbage cans , and filthy stores , and filthy places to eat , this the place for you . the people are mostly angry , and weird . the people dress like they are homeless , and a lot of them smell really bad . the places to live are way over priced . and i ...Read More f you go out at night , the police follow you around , waiting for you to mess up . there is really nothing nice to say about this turd of a town . if you like dirty people , dirty stores , and bigoted people who can only to talk about themselves . this hell hole is for you . Read Less
#1 city for elderly suicide 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 18, 2019) This city is by far one of the largest disappointments I've ever lived in.
I've had people tell me what an amazing place it is; downtown is so diverse and filled with great food and shops.
Yeah that's a lie. Unless you're idea of cultural diversity is 9 deep fried chicken restau
...Read More rants all claiming to be the best and burning alive in the FAN cooled shops.. There's like four blocks in different locations of overpriced items and bland fat fried food which is at best 2 star dining. The only thing that is worth visiting is the art galleries.
If you're into being burgled or robbed at gunpoint, getting obese with no options for healthy dining, and elderly suicide (which Beaufort is #1 in the nation) than this is the place for you.
I'm sure that a lot has changed since the days of slavery and all (which in itself is a whole other topic), but adding a few overpriced froyo shops and soap distributors does not make this town "modern". And if you're only argument for a healthy food options is that clean eatz place or farmers market only open on Saturday until 1 with only 3 food vendors, you need to get out and stop torturing yourself. Clean eatz taste like trash, and eggs, honey, and bread should not be all you're able to get food wise from a farmers market... Oh and most of your shops all close between 7 and 8 pm. Even on weekends. So if you work nights it's either Walmart or wait until tomorrow, unless it's Sunday because they'll be closed.
I hope to never come back to this place. Read Less
Beauty IS only skin deep! 0.5 rating By BeaufortResident ( Mar 10, 2018) And this town has thin skin. The only attraction to see is a tiny little downtown (Bay street) about five blocks long. That's where all the local shops are and just a few that are cutesy quaint and way overpriced. It does have a little water front park on the Beaufort River (inte ...Read More r coastal water way). The tide rises and falls eight feet twice a day exposing smelly "pluth mud". Beaufort is not even on the coast. It is 30 miles from the coast and there you will find only one beach that is a state park. The people are not at all friendly unless you are spending money. We have been looking for investment property and so we asked locals how they felt about the local government. The majority consensus seems to be that it is closed minded, slow, and a good-ole boys club. There is apparently a lot of crime as well and especially homicide farther out toward the islands of St.Helena and Fripp. It seems that there really are not any "local" people, just transient military (and lot's of it) and retirees looking for homes in gated communities. Which means there is no sense of community in the town. So there is a vast divide between those that have and the have-nots. We have concluded that Beaufort is a small microcosm example of a socially dysfunctional town brought about by the real estate industry and retirement wealth seeking to escape the demise of their own communities is other parts of the country. We have found much friendlier parts of South Carolina and ones that are not at sea level. Read Less
Southern Livings Best Small Town in the South 4 rating By G.R. ( Nov 13, 2017) There is a reason while Beaufort gets this award on a yearly basis. We have lived in many areas both in and out of the U.S. Beaufort has been the most rewarding in so many ways. We made friends, lots of them, much faster here, than anywhere. There are many transplants. I fin ...Read More d it interesting, that Military families, who have traveled the world, make Beaufort their home, when they can finally place roots. Yes, it gets hot, but that is what screened porches and ice tea are for, just relax. If you garden, you can start in March. You may have to open the doors to cook your turkey dinner to let the heat out. No family here? Your new friends will get together and everyone will pitch in for a special dinner. Don't cook? The downtown area offers a large selection of places to really enjoy a dining experience. Have something light on the water, at one of the outdoor patios or enjoy a complete dinner indoors. The bar food and small plate available around town are great. I need to address the F rating on crime. Our neighborhood of around 80 households, has had 0 major crime. A bike was taken years ago, and later found. None of our friends have had crime in their neighborhoods. Like everywhere, there are a few places where you don't go at night, but most places are very safe. I have never felt unsafe, nor do I know anyone personally that has. Come for a visit, you may want to stay! Read Less
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Beauty IS only skin deep! 0.5 rating By BeaufortResident ( Mar 10, 2018) And this town has thin skin. The only attraction to see is a tiny little downtown (Bay street) about five blocks long. That's where all the local shops are and just a few that are cutesy quaint and way overpriced. It does have a little water front park on the Beaufort River (inte ...Read More r coastal water way). The tide rises and falls eight feet twice a day exposing smelly "pluth mud". Beaufort is not even on the coast. It is 30 miles from the coast and there you will find only one beach that is a state park. The people are not at all friendly unless you are spending money. We have been looking for investment property and so we asked locals how they felt about the local government. The majority consensus seems to be that it is closed minded, slow, and a good-ole boys club. There is apparently a lot of crime as well and especially homicide farther out toward the islands of St.Helena and Fripp. It seems that there really are not any "local" people, just transient military (and lot's of it) and retirees looking for homes in gated communities. Which means there is no sense of community in the town. So there is a vast divide between those that have and the have-nots. We have concluded that Beaufort is a small microcosm example of a socially dysfunctional town brought about by the real estate industry and retirement wealth seeking to escape the demise of their own communities is other parts of the country. We have found much friendlier parts of South Carolina and ones that are not at sea level. Read Less
Southern Livings Best Small Town in the South 4 rating By G.R. ( Nov 13, 2017) There is a reason while Beaufort gets this award on a yearly basis. We have lived in many areas both in and out of the U.S. Beaufort has been the most rewarding in so many ways. We made friends, lots of them, much faster here, than anywhere. There are many transplants. I fin ...Read More d it interesting, that Military families, who have traveled the world, make Beaufort their home, when they can finally place roots. Yes, it gets hot, but that is what screened porches and ice tea are for, just relax. If you garden, you can start in March. You may have to open the doors to cook your turkey dinner to let the heat out. No family here? Your new friends will get together and everyone will pitch in for a special dinner. Don't cook? The downtown area offers a large selection of places to really enjoy a dining experience. Have something light on the water, at one of the outdoor patios or enjoy a complete dinner indoors. The bar food and small plate available around town are great. I need to address the F rating on crime. Our neighborhood of around 80 households, has had 0 major crime. A bike was taken years ago, and later found. None of our friends have had crime in their neighborhoods. Like everywhere, there are a few places where you don't go at night, but most places are very safe. I have never felt unsafe, nor do I know anyone personally that has. Come for a visit, you may want to stay! Read Less

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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Beaufort? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cannon Park
      Unknown Name
      Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      I. Pinckney Simon's
      Art of Beaufort
      Verdier House
      Melissa Hyons Art - Studio and Gallery
      Thibault Gallery
      Rhett Gallery Inc
      Elliott House Museum
      USCB Center for the Arts

      Food & Drink

      Kilwins
      The Beaufort Candy Shoppe
      Hemingway's Bistro
      Chocolate Tree
      Wayback Burgers
      Unknown Name
      Jimmy John's
      Moe's Southwest Grill

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Beaufort? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Beaufort.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Beaufort a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Beaufort Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors