Shell Point

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Shell Point is a census-designated place (CDP) in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,856 at the 2000 census. As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, Shell Point is included within the Beaufort Urban Cluster and the larger Hilton Head Island–Beaufort Micropolitan Statistical Area.

City Overview

As of 2009, Shell Point's population is 3,306 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.61 percent.

The median home cost in Shell Point is $157,130. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.20 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Shell Point's cost of living is 8.13% Lower than the U.S. average.

Shell Point public schools spend $5,690 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Shell Point. web.beaufort.k12.sc.us/education/school/school.php

The unemployment rate in Shell Point is 8.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Shell Point jobs have Decreased by 5.00 percent.

Old Shell Point is a traditional neighborhood in keeping with the historic towns such as Port Royal, Beaufort, Charleston and Savannah. Centrally located in Port Royal, South Carolina, Old Shell Point is just minutes from historic downtown, The Sands Park and Beach and Parris Island. Also, it is within walking distance to New Midtown Village Shopping Center, Shell Point Park and Lowcountry Medical Center. With the 83 home sites, there is plenty of open green space along with a pond and many beautiful live oaks. Streets are lined with sidewalks and street lamps. Homes range in size from 1000-3000 square feet. Nearing its first year of construction, Old Shell Point is setting a new standard in the construction of the area's unique designs offering an opportunity to own a new piece of the past.