There are 9 independent living communities near Beaufort, South Carolina. Independent living costs in South Carolina range from about $17 up to $108 per day, with a mean expenditure running about $53. The per month cost averages roughly $1,580 and ranges between $511 and $3,250. Yearly, the median cost is around $18,966, which is below the national average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Beaufort ranges from about $963 per month to $2,719 per month. The median cost is about $2,035 per month, or around $24,420 per year.
Beaufort is a small city in the State of South Carolina. It is located within Beaufort County. While the surrounding metro area contains 807,624 people, there are 40,257 living inside the city limits. About 19% of the local populace are 55 and over.
Beaufort has an above average SeniorScore™ of 70. The average housing price in the city is $90,000, which is much less than the state average of $163,500. Beaufort also has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 7.86%. The city's average household income is $47,000 ($23,000 per capita), vs an average of $37,000 for the state of South Carolina.
Beaufort has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area receives very high amounts of precipitation each year. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Beaufort has good air quality and a higher than average crime rate.