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Hilton Head Island

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  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Town in South Carolina
  • 37 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Hilton Head Island is a town in South Carolina with a population of 39,666. Hilton Head Island is in Beaufort County and is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. Living in Hilton Head Island offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hilton Head Island there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Hilton Head Island and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Hilton Head Island are highly rated.
    About Hilton Head Island...
    Population
    39,666

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $454,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,153
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Hilton Head Island Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      34%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Hilton Head Island

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,569
    National
    $55,322
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    Hilton Head Island Reviews

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    Hilton Head Island is a beautiful Island filled with people who enjoy a casual, resort lifestyle. Enjoy almost year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, and even ride your bicycle along the sandy shore. Beaches and many of the area's local attractions are dog-friendly so leash up Fido and head for the outdoors! There are also dozens of restaurants to try with new offerings frequently popping up.
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    Great tourist location, lots to do, amazing beaches! Having grown up in Hilton Head, it has been a great experience.
    I love Hilton Head! I moved here with my family in June of 2015 and I could not imagine living anywhere else! Hilton Head is the perfect temperature year round with the beach nearby as well. Its a perfect place to vacation, you can walk or ride your bike just about anywhere, you never run out of things to do and everyone is so friendly and welcoming! not only is Hilton Head the perfect vacation spot but also for anyone who wants to live here, you won't have any trouble finding your dream home and theres several different wonderful schools to enroll your kids in.