Beaufort County, SC Eviction Risk
14 cities · 86,165 residents · Avg 2.2/10 (Very Low)2.2Avg score
3.2Highest city
1.7Lowest city
32.4%Rent burden
$1,346Median rent
R+10.02020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Beaufort County
Hilton Head Island37,911 pop
3.2
Port Royal15,579 pop
2.9
Beaufort13,747 pop
2.6
Burton6,912 pop
2.2
Laurel Bay5,882 pop
2.0
Shell Point1,439 pop
2.2
Edisto Beach1,092 pop
2.1
Seabrook799 pop
2.2
Fripp Island752 pop
1.9
Daufuskie Island619 pop
2.2
Sheldon610 pop
1.8
Dale411 pop
1.7
Harbor Island303 pop
2.0
Lobeco109 pop
2.2
About Beaufort County
Beaufort County spans 14 cities serving approximately 86,165 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.2/10. The county voted Republican by 10.0 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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