Market insights · South Carolina
Beaufort County, SC: growth, migration and housing
Beaufort County has 204,433 residents, up 8.8% since 2020 (+0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 7,432 households moved in and 6,841 moved out (+591 net), bringing in a net $531.9M of income. Median household income is $86,573, the median home $455,600 and median rent $1,653 a month.
In South Carolina: 10th of 46 counties for 5-year population growth · 25th of 46 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 3rd of 46 counties for median household income · 2nd of 46 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Beaufort County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper County, SC | 343 | $17.9M |
| Chatham County, GA | 191 | $17.0M |
| Charleston County, SC | 183 | $22.4M |
| San Diego County, CA | 143 | $13.4M |
| Onslow County, NC | 125 | $6.7M |
| Suffolk County, NY | 102 | $18.3M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 100 | $31.3M |
| Richland County, SC | 75 | $8.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Beaufort County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper County, SC | 644 | $46.3M |
| Chatham County, GA | 274 | $16.2M |
| Charleston County, SC | 245 | $22.2M |
| San Diego County, CA | 123 | $8.9M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 121 | $9.0M |
| Greenville County, SC | 105 | $12.9M |
| Onslow County, NC | 95 | $6.1M |
| Hampton County, SC | 81 | $3.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.