Income needed to buy a home
Beaufort County, SC
$178,463
a year in household income to buy the typical Beaufort County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$553,576
Down payment (10%)$55,358
Loan$498,218
Principal and interest (7.40%)$3,450/mo
Property tax (0.5% a year)$230/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$277/mo
Mortgage insurance$208/mo
Total monthly cost$4,164/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Out of reach
The typical household here earns $86,573 a year, 49% of what it takes.
In South Carolina
Beaufort County ranks #45 of 46 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in South Carolina
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Allendale County | $75,620 | $24,392 |
| Marlboro County | $123,762 | $39,934 |
| Williamsburg County | $126,513 | $41,346 |
| Union County | $133,802 | $42,796 |
| Dillon County | $134,534 | $43,069 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.