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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Hilton Head Island, SC (Beaufort County) — Census median home value $652,100, county listing prices down about 12.2% over the past year. Market data for Hilton Head Island houses and the broader area.
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Hilton Head Island, SC is in Beaufort County, South Carolina — this guide covers houses in Hilton Head Island and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 37,805, with a median household income of $96,715. Census data puts Hilton Head Island houses at a median value of $652,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Beaufort County's current median listing price runs $525,000, down about 12.2% over the past year.
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Market overview
Hilton Head Island housing market
Hilton Head Island is in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Hilton Head Island and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$652,100
Population (Census ACS)
37,805
Median household income
$96,715
County price trend (2025)
4.11% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Hilton Head Island market snapshot
Population
37,805
County
Beaufort County
Median Household Income
$96,715
Median Home Value (city)
$652,100
Median Listing Price (Beaufort County)
$525,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,518/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-12.2%
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What makes Hilton Head Island different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hilton Head Island's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $652,100. Separately, Beaufort County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $525,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Beaufort County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.11% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Hilton Head Island has an estimated population of 37,805 and a median household income of $96,715, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Hilton Head Island's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Hilton Head Island
County guide: Beaufort County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Hilton Head Island.
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Nearby communities include Daufuskie Island, Bluffton, Port Royal, Shell Point, Burton, Fripp Island, Beaufort, Laurel Bay, Hardeeville, Ridgeland, Harbor Island, Seabrook, Lobeco, Dale, Sheldon, Yemassee.
Daufuskie Island market data
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Bluffton market data
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Port Royal market data
Nearby city · ~11.6 mi
Shell Point market data
Nearby city · ~12.8 mi
Burton market data
Nearby city · ~16.2 mi
Fripp Island market data
Nearby city · ~17.3 mi
Beaufort market data
Nearby city · ~18.5 mi
Laurel Bay market data
Nearby city · ~18.8 mi
Hardeeville market data
Nearby city · ~19.1 mi
Ridgeland market data
Nearby city · ~22.0 mi
Harbor Island market data
Nearby city · ~23.1 mi
Seabrook market data
Nearby city · ~23.8 mi
Lobeco market data
Nearby city · ~24.9 mi
Dale market data
Nearby city · ~25.3 mi
Sheldon market data
Nearby city · ~28.2 mi
Yemassee market data
Nearby city · ~34.3 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Coosawhatchie (~29.7 mi), Edisto Beach (~32.7 mi), Gillisonville (~32.9 mi), Seabrook Island (~42.0 mi), Rockville (~42.8 mi), Furman (~42.9 mi), Jacksonboro (~43.0 mi), Adams Run (~43.3 mi), Meggett (~44.5 mi), Scotia (~44.9 mi), Estill (~48.5 mi), Walterboro (~49.3 mi), Kiawah Island (~49.3 mi), Hollywood (~49.8 mi), Varnville (~49.9 mi), Ravenel (~50.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Hilton Head Island data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
37,805
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$652,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$96,715
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,518
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.11%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$525,000
Census place type
town
County
Beaufort County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
41.35 sq mi
Census GEOID
4534045
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Hilton Head Island
Schools
Beaufort 01 — 32 schools, 21,439 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Beaufort addresses may be served by Beaufort 01, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Hilton Head Island FAQ
What are houses worth in Hilton Head Island, SC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Hilton Head Island at $652,100. Beaufort County's current median listing price runs $525,000, down about 12.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Hilton Head Island, SC?
For owner-occupied houses in Hilton Head Island, Census ACS data shows a median value of $652,100. Active listing prices in Beaufort County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Hilton Head Island, SC?
Hilton Head Island houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Beaufort County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Hilton Head Island, SC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hilton Head Island's population at approximately 37,805.
What's the median rent in Hilton Head Island, SC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Hilton Head Island at approximately $1,518 per month.
What is the median household income in Hilton Head Island, SC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Hilton Head Island at approximately $96,715.
Is the Hilton Head Island housing market growing?
Beaufort County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.11% annual change in 2025.
Is Hilton Head Island, SC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Hilton Head Island's median home value at about 6.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Hilton Head Island, SC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Beaufort 01 for many Hilton Head Island addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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