Beaufort County, SC
FIPS: 45013
Median HAM
12.6x
High
Jul 2023
Minimum HAM
46.9x
Very High
Jan 2026
HAM Burden
186%
Very High
Dec 2025
Not enough historical data to show a trend chart for this county.
Economic Profile
BEA GDP data (2024)
GDP Per Capita
$68,796
National avg: ~$82,000
Total GDP
$12.9B
Thousands of current $
Population
187,117
2020 Census
Top Industries by GDP
Real estate and rental and leasing24.1%
Government and government enterprises18.9%
Retail trade9.3%
Accommodation and food services8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services7.4%
Data Breakdown
Median HAM
Data as of Jul 2023
Median Home Price
$407,600
Census ACS
Gross Median Income
$39,883
Census ACS
Net Median Income
$32,235
Calculated
Median HAM
12.64x
Minimum HAM
Data as of Jan 2026
Median Home Price
$618,984
Redfin
Min Wage (Hourly)
$7.25/hr
State labor data
Net Min Wage Income
$13,200
Calculated
Minimum HAM
46.89x
HAM Burden
Data as of Dec 2025
Monthly Rent
$2,049
Zillow ZORI
Min Wage (Hourly)
$7.25/hr
State labor data
Monthly Net Min Wage
$1,100
Calculated
HAM Burden
186.3%
Methodology: HAM = Home Price / Net Annual Income. Net income assumes single filer, standard deduction, 2,080 hrs/yr for minimum wage. Federal + state tax + FICA deducted. Home price source priority: Zillow ZHVI > Redfin > Census ACS.