MCAS Beaufort

• Cost of Living: The cost of living in Beaufort is less than average for the US, but housing costs may be high for junior enlisted families.
• Base Operator: 843-228-7100.
• Schools: The Laurel Bay Schools are part of the larger consolidated school district SC/Ft. Stewart DoD DDESS. The three schools are attended by dependent children in grades PK-6 who reside on federal property in the vicinities of Beaufort.Robert Edward Galer Elementary School, Elliott Elementary School (also known as Middleton Stuart Elliott Elementary School), Charles Frank Bolden Elementary/Middle School
• Housing: Tri-Command Military Housing, LLC, a private partnership between Actus Lend Lease and the DoN, is responsible for housing at MCAS Beaufort and the Laurel Bay housing area. In the Beaufort area median house price is $207,075. Median rent in Beaufort County is $829.
• Medical Services: A Branch Medical Clinic (843-228-7051 located on MCAS Beaufort is for active duty service members. Co-located is the Branch Dental Clinic (843-228-7512)  also or active duty personnel. The Beaufort Naval Hospital (843-228-5600) provides medical care for all active duty and retired members located in southeastern South Carolina and northeastern Georgia.