What is Workforce Housing?

Workforce housing is defined as housing that is available for rent or purchase to households earning up to 120% of area median income (AMI).

What is Affordable Housing?

Affordable housing is defined as housing that is available for rent or purchase to households earning 60% or less of area median income (AMI).

What is Area Median Income?

Area median income (AMI) is defined as the midpoint of a specific area’s income distribution and is calculated on an annual basis by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

2024 AMI for Beaufort and Jasper County

% Area Median Income Beaufort Monthly 
Affordability Jasper Monthly 
Affordability
60% – Moderately Low $60,500

$1,513 

$41,800

$1,045 

80% – Low $80,700

$2,018 

$55,700

$1,393 

100% – Median Family Income

$106,400 

$2,660 

$71,800

$1,795 

120% – Moderate 

$127,700 

$3,193

$86,200 

$2,155