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Hilton Head Isla, SC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Hilton Head Isla.

Population: 40,243 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hilton Head Isla, SC is $760,276 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $747,500 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,828/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$760,276

Typical home value

+3.9%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$760,276
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+42.4%
10-year appreciation
+101.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$760,276
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+2.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$747,500
Median list price
$731,750
Median price per sqft
$420
1-year sale-price change
+1.7%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
489
For-sale inventory
779
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
688
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
166

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,828/mo
1-year rent change
+6.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,772/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,844/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,010/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,395/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,880/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)
93.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.0 : 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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A07
NFIP flood claims on record
2,689
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.3 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
2
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
7
Nearest airport
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
6
Hospitals include
NOVANT HEALTH HILTON HEAD MEDICAL CENTER, CANDLER HOSPITAL, SAVANNAH HEALTH SERVICES LLC DBA MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,660 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
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
61,405
Average weekly wage
$1,052
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,219

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

How it compares

Hilton Head IslaState medianUS median
Typical home value$760,276$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$747,500$290,675$325,000
Median days on market50 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$2,828/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Hilton Head Isla, SC?
$760,276.
What is the median sale price in Hilton Head Isla, SC?
$747,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Hilton Head Isla, SC?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Hilton Head Isla, SC?
Typical rent: $2,828/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hilton Head Isla, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
Is Hilton Head Isla, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 2,689 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A07. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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, 2024-25).
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: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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