Housing by town in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Beaufort County, South Carolina has 7 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,653 (±$70) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,202 in 2015–2019 (+37.5%; Up after inflation).
Bluffton has the highest median gross rent ($2,256) and Shell Point the lowest ($1,188).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,653 (±$70)
- Households that rent
- 24.1%
- Median household income
- $86,573
- Places
- 7
Cities, towns and townships in Beaufort County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort | $1,212 | 38.5% | $61,220 | $345,400 | $1,839 |
| Bluffton | $2,256 | 16.6% | $111,281 | $492,100 | $2,988 |
| Burton | $1,229 | 39.8% | $68,063 | $247,600 | $1,136 |
| Hilton Head Island | $1,479 | 21.3% | $94,657 | $687,400 | $3,066 |
| Laurel Bay | $1,454 | 77.5% | $54,345 | $231,800 | $1,430 |
| Port Royal | $1,726 | 61.9% | $74,870 | $347,200 | $2,010 |
| Shell Point | $1,188 | 21.0% | $81,630 | $293,300 | $1,221 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,750 | $39,550 | $63,300 |
| 2 people | $27,150 | $45,200 | $72,350 |
| 3 people | $30,550 | $50,850 | $81,400 |
| 4 people | $33,900 | $56,500 | $90,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,050 | $97,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,550 | $104,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,100 | $112,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,600 | $119,350 |
How the places in Beaufort County rank across South Carolina
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Crime reported to police in Beaufort County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 702 | 328 | 3,119 | 1,458 | 213,960 | 6 of 6 |
| 2024 | 628 | 288 | 2,946 | 1,350 | 218,166 | 6 of 6 |
| 2025 | 406 | 183 | 2,168 | 976 | 222,235 | 6 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Beaufort County recorded 406 violent and 2,168 property crimes, 183 and 976 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Beaufort County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County Sheriff's Office | 135,071 | 278 | 1,165 |
| Bluffton Police Department | 38,446 | 24 | 272 |
| Port Royal Police Department | 17,030 | 24 | 228 |
| Hardeeville Police Department | 16,040 | 21 | 175 |
| Beaufort Police Department | 14,521 | 45 | 299 |
| Yemassee Police Department | 1,127 | 14 | 29 |
ZIP codes in Beaufort County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29910 | 53,019 | $2,073 | $487,000 | $98,912 | 22.8% |
| 29906 | 25,342 | $1,475 | $265,300 | $68,174 | 49.2% |
| 29926 | 24,458 | $1,450 | $639,400 | $97,948 | 22.7% |
| 29909 | 24,003 | $2,181 | $453,300 | $91,294 | 8.4% |
| 29902 | 17,650 | $1,513 | $349,100 | $69,752 | 36.0% |
| 29928 | 15,785 | $1,541 | $797,700 | $97,576 | 16.7% |
| 29907 | 15,190 | $1,765 | $428,000 | $97,446 | 14.9% |
| 29920 | 10,606 | $1,053 | $288,700 | $77,744 | 9.7% |
| 29935 | 3,513 | $1,404 | $263,700 | $76,544 | 63.7% |
| 29940 | 3,256 | — | $172,100 | $54,177 | 13.9% |
| 29905 | 1,729 | — | — | — | — |
| 29904 | 1,600 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 29915 | 619 | — | $576,400 | $156,090 | 1.4% |
| 29941 | 329 | — | $2,000,000 or more | $119,886 | 4.9% |
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Questions about Beaufort County
What is the crime rate in Beaufort County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Beaufort County recorded 183 violent and 976 property crimes per 100,000 residents (406 violent and 2,168 property crimes in all).
Which place in Beaufort County has the highest rent?
Bluffton has the highest median gross rent, $2,256 (±$121) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Beaufort County has the lowest rent?
Shell Point has the lowest median gross rent, $1,188 (±$602) a month.
What is the median rent in Beaufort County, South Carolina?
The median gross rent in Beaufort County is $1,653 (±$70) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaufort County, South Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaufort County, South Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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