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Living in Beaufort

Foreign-born residents accounted for 3.9% of the population in 2026. Beaufort, a city in the United States, had a population of 13,747 in July 2026. 61% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Beaufort?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,212 per month, while the median home value was US$345,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 61.5%, and the vacancy rate was 15.5% in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Beaufort yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,212/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent60.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct15.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,411 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Median monthly rent1,065 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count261 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 530 people of 15,775 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$61,220 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Beaufort is 3.7%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Beaufort 3.7%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd61,220 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct77.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct88.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct4.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct7.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct12.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,584 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,100 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov18Official
Unemployment rate3.65 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Beaufort. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Beaufort. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct96.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools32 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct14.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

There were 762 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio12 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents762 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,097 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Beaufort when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBeaufort highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Beaufort highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,269Beaufort4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,269 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents430.1 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Safety City Violent Crime Count39 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute18.35 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct4.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportBFT3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Beaufort. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Beaufort.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Beaufort average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Beaufort average monthly precipitation, mm045901351807474797864127141165102966481JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 15.72 · Feb 17.61 · Mar 21.06 · Apr 25 · May 28.89 · Jun 31.61 · Jul 33.22 · Aug 32.39 · Sep 29.83 · Oct 25.61 · Nov 20.72 · Dec 17.06 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093831 (BEAUFORT MCAS)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 4.5 · Feb 6 · Mar 9.28 · Apr 13.33 · May 17.94 · Jun 21.83 · Jul 23.61 · Aug 23.39 · Sep 20.83 · Oct 15 · Nov 9.11 · Dec 6.06 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093831 (BEAUFORT MCAS)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 10.56 · Feb 12.28 · Mar 15.78 · Apr 19.39 · May 23.67 · Jun 26.83 · Jul 28.33 · Aug 28 · Sep 25.44 · Oct 21 · Nov 15.78 · Dec 11.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 73.66 · Feb 73.91 · Mar 78.99 · Apr 77.72 · May 63.5 · Jun 126.7 · Jul 141.5 · Aug 165.1 · Sep 102.4 · Oct 95.76 · Nov 63.75 · Dec 80.52 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M337.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.93 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,214 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul29.21 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature20.49 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan12.46 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

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Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Beaufort residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.6%Foreign residents 3.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.43 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents530 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density248.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population15,775 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population14,521 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is Beaufort a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker44%strong on work, weak on safety · range 34–54%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–70%
Student47%strong on education, weak on work · range 36–58%
Family50%strong on family, weak on cost · range 40–60%
Retirement44%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 32–56%
Foreign residents530 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population15,775 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent60.96 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,065 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,411 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,584 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd345,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes61.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour70.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad3.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct2.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct1.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct59.68 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct76.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct7.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct39.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct92.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus7,800 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct8.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct85.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Beaufort?

The median gross salary is 3,100 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Beaufort?

The unemployment rate is 3.65 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Beaufort?

Police recorded 4,269 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Beaufort?

The published population is 15,775 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Beaufort?

530 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Beaufort a good place to live?

Beaufort may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093831 (BEAUFORT MCAS) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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