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Hilton head isla, SC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Hilton head isla.

Population: 40,243 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hilton head isla, SC is $762,557 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $969,250 after a median 76 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,001/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastalflooding, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$762,557

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$762,557
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+45.4%
10-year appreciation
+100.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$762,557
House Price Index (state)
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$969,250
Median list price
$1.00M
Median price per sqft
$435
1-year sale-price change
-7.4%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
84
For-sale inventory
794
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
121
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
72 days
New listings (monthly)
178

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,001/mo
1-year rent change
+6.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$894/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,117/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,293/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,939/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center, Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts, Hilton Head Island Elementary, Hilton Head Island High, Hilton Head Island Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (8.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,897
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,508

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, Fort Pulaski National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
HILTON HEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SAVANNAH HEALTH SERVICES LLC DBA MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, COASTAL HARBOR TREATMENT CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,660 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
4.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,201
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
83.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
60,612
Average weekly wage
$945
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,030

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Hilton head islaState medianUS median
Median home value$762,557$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$969,250$290,675$325,000
Median days on market76 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$3,001/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,201$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Hilton head isla, SC?
$762,557.
What is the median sale price in Hilton head isla, SC?
$969,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Hilton head isla, SC?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in Hilton head isla, SC?
Typical rent: $3,001/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hilton head isla, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
Is Hilton head isla, SC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Hilton head isla, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hilton head isla, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hilton head isla, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hilton head isla, SC?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hilton head isla, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Hilton head isla, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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