Beaufort, SC
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$509 Avg asking sale price
$45 Avg asking lease rate
11,051 SF Avg unit lease size
13,915 SF Avg building size for sale
6.18% Average cap rate

Beaufort's Demographic Profile

Beaufort has 5,014 households and a median income of $56,730, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +8% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 13,263
# Households 5,014
Median age 36
Median household income $56,730
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,042
5-year population change +8%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Hilton Head $251 10,968 SF 6.76%
Hilton Head Island $255 7,715 SF 6.76%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Beaufort $788 5,626 SF
Port Royal $1,508 3,600 SF
Burton Branch $709 2,765 SF
Saint Helena Island $264 5,500 SF
Hilton Head Island $306 4,579 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Savannah $504 13,562 SF 7.44%
North Charleston $820 21,250 SF 6.35%
Charleston $794 20,784 SF 6.35%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Beaufort

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

.92 Acres - Heart of Port Royal, SC

Port Royal, SC 29935

  • 0.92 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $629,000
For Sale

299 Savannah Hwy

Beaufort, SC 29906

  • 2 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $725,000
For Sale

3662 Trask Pky

Beaufort, SC 29906

  • 1,840 SF Retail Building
  • $1,895,000
For Sale

Regions Bank

Beaufort, SC 29902

  • 10,782 SF Office Building
  • $5,250,000
For Sale

Summit Place of Beaufort

Beaufort, SC 29902

  • 48,288 SF Health Care Building
  • $6,000,000
For Sale

17 Old Jericho Rd

Beaufort, SC 29906

  • 5.14 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,400,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Beaufort pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Beaufort $509 13,915 SF
Port Royal $1,310 3,750 SF
Burton Branch $366 20,631 SF
Ladys Island $182 3,425 SF
Saint Helena Island $265 3,500 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Beaufort alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Beaufort or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Beaufort 13,263 5,014 36 $56,730 2 2,042 8%
Port Royal 14,617 4,219 28 $59,569 2 2,195 8%
Burton Branch 6,364 2,408 34 $54,408 3 981 8%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Beaufort, SC and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Beaufort

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Is Beaufort a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Beaufort offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Beaufort?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Beaufort. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Beaufort?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Beaufort. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Beaufort compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Beaufort. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Beaufort acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Beaufort, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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