In Beaufort, North Carolina, the median home price is $233,296; median household income is $58,357; the population is 44,499; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 186.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.8 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Beaufort at a glance
Population
44,499
Median Household Income
$58,357
Typical Home Value
$233,296
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
186.8
Avg Commute Time
24.8
About Beaufort
Beaufort has a population of 44,499. The median home value is $233,296, 32% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $58,357 (19% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Washington, Chocowinity, and Long Acre.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Beaufort
6 towns, by population.
Beaufort at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Beaufort?
- Beaufort has a population of 44,499 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Beaufort?
- The median home value in Beaufort is $233,296. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Beaufort?
- Median household income in Beaufort is $58,357 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Beaufort in?
- Beaufort is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Beaufort?
- Beaufort contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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