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| What Beaufort is like for active adults |
The Old South lives on in the quaint seaside charm of Beaufort, South Carolina. Known as the “Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands”, this popular retirement community was discovered by the Spanish in 1514 and chartered by the British in 1711. It lies in the Sea Islands or “Low Country” area of South Carolina, near Hilton Head. 304 acres of the town have been designated as a National Historic Landmark. That history is reflected in the horse-drawn carriages that roll along streets in the town’s charming historic district that are overhung with Spanish moss The area offers a laid back atmosphere that most people find very relaxing.
There are 3 major military installations here that provide a solid economic underpinning and a lowering of the average age in the area. Those include the U.S. Marine Corps Recruitment Depot at Parris Island, the Naval Air Station, and the Beaufort naval hospital. Population is just under 13,000, and many of those people are in retirement.
The area is developing rapidly with many upscale communities aimed at retiring baby boomers and young adults 55+ looking for vacation homes. Most of these new planned communities are heavily oriented towards golf. According to City-Data the average home price in early 2008 was about $180,000.
Beaufort is located in Beaufort County. Savannah is 39 miles away. Here is more information about what it is like to retire in South Carolina. |
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| What is special about this community |
| • Charming old town in the Low Country
• Proximity to Hilton Head Island and Savannah
• Luxurious golf course communities
• The town has 304 acres designated as a National Historic Landmark
• Milder winters |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • It can be over run by tourists in season
• Not for people in the fast lane |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Beaufort attracts a community of people who either want to live in a charming old river town or expensive new golfing communities. The presence of so many military personnel creates a younger and more diverse atmosphere than in some comparable communities. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, the military’s 3 installations here, and real estate are important to the economy. |
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| Physical environment |
| Beaufort is located on Port Royal Island and the Beaufort River. This area is often referred to as the Sea Islands or Low Country because it has so much water and so little elevation. This diverse city has a mild climate in the winter. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Hilton Head Island has cultural opportunities, as does nearby Savannah. Beaufort has many art galleries. Additionally there is the Arts Council of Beaufort County, the Beaufort Orchestra Society, and the Penn Center. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
Hilton Head Hospital is 17 miles away |
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| Transportation |
| Savannah/Hilton Head International (42 Miles), and 2 smaller airports are closer |
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| Facts about BEAUFORT | | State | : SC | | Environment | : Coastal,Small Town, | | City Population | : 10,000-25,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 41-60 | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $200,001-$300,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : 81-90 (low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | Culture Index | : 81-90 (low) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : Yes | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 2.6/5 ( 5 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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