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| What Beaufort NC is like for active adults |
Just south of Morehead City, Beaufort North Carolina is a charming and friendly small town by the sea. Pronounced Bow-furt, it is not to be confused with the South Carolina city of the same name, pronounced Boo-furt. The Hatteras barrier islands sweep away to the east; ferries will take you to beaches on nearby barrier islands.
This old seaport has history and beautiful housing – many homes sport historic plaques. The pirate Blackbeard lived here in the 1700’s, leaving his young (and 14th!) wife a widow. The Town Hall is on a green with banyan trees, while the commercial center is on the old port. There are a surprisingly high number of excellent restaurants here. Remarking on what it is like to live here, our innkeeper at the lovely Old Seaport Inn said that she was blown away after moving to town last year from Cape Cod. People went out of their way to introduce themselves, brought over fresh baked bread, and urged her to join many of the town's social venues.
Beaufort is a top rated community for adults over 55, particularly if you like living in a small coastal town with a relaxed pace of life. In town most people live in small historic homes. Just outside of town are many active adult communities with homes and condominiums oriented around boating (the Intercoastal runs through here) and golf.
Real estate is solid as so many northerners and “half-backs” (northerners who moved halfway back from Florida) flock to the Carolinas. Nearby communities include Knotts Island, Harbers Island, and Morehead City.
A search in early 2008 on City-Data found the average selling price to be in high $100's.. A 2BR, 2 bath condo with an ocean view in Beaufort rents for $700/month.
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| What is special about this community |
| • Water and beaches everywhere • History and charm of an old seaport • Antique housing stock • Walk or bike around town • Central downtown with many outstanding restaurants • NOAA, UNC and Duke all have research facilities in the area |
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| What is not special about this community |
| It is a small town far from any major city. Lots of tourists and boaters in season. |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Beachgoers, boaters, fishermen, antiquers. People who want to live in a compact, historic, and charming small town on the water. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, Port of Morehead City, scientific research centers, services |
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| Physical environment |
| Beaufort is in the middle of North Carolina’s Atlantic Ocean coast. It juts into the Atlantic with water on all side. Many barrier islands and bays make it a boater’s paradise. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Beaufort has a strong library (Carteret County) that is open 4 nights per week. Although there is not a large cultural infrastructure in such a small town, there is quite a bit going on nearby. The Beaufort Historical Association is active. So is the Old Beaufort Homes and Gardens Tour. There is the Robert and Elva Faison Safrit Historical Center. Carteret Community College and its Joslyn Hall provide many cultural events to the area. The Chyrstal Coast Civic Center is nearby. The Craven Dance Arts Council & Gallery (in New Bern) offer cultural opportunities. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Carteret General Hospital is 7 miles away in Morehead City. |
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| Transportation |
| The nearest airport is Cherry Point NCAS, about 21 miles away. In 2007 daily service was announced between New Bern and Atlanta via the Delta Connection. |
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Active Adult Communities in Beaufort NC |
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| Beaufort NC Active Communities |
| Facts about BEAUFORT NC | | State | : NC | | Environment | : Coastal,Small Town, | | City Population | : Less than 10,000 | | Median age of Population | : 45-64 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 41-60 | | Median HH Income | : 20,001-40,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $200,001-$300,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 81-90 (low) | | Culture Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : Yes | | Name of the Guide | : |
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