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Hilton Head Island, SC

Beaufort CountyElev. 3 m
Population
37,805
Median home
$652,100
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Hilton Head Island

With about 37,805 residents, Hilton Head Island is one of South Carolina's notable places. Hilton Head Island sits in Beaufort County. The median age is 59.9 and the median household income is $96,715. Homes carry a median value of $652,100, and about 79% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75.1%). Around 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
37,805
Median age
59.9
Median household income
$96,715
Per-capita income
$71,788
Poverty rate
8.4%
High-school grad or higher
93%
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.3%
Unemployment
2.4%
Avg. commute
18.4 min
Work from home
17.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White75.1%
Hispanic or Latino15.1%
Black6.3%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43.4%
Sales & office20.8%
Service20.3%
Production, transportation & material moving8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$652,100
Median gross rent
$1,518/mo
Owner-occupied
79.3%
Median year built
1987
Households
17,504
Avg. household size
2.15

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Hilton Head Island has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading45%
Math40%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Hilton Head Island HighHighGrades 9–12
Hilton Head Island MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood CenterElementary
Hilton Head Island ElementaryElementaryGrades 1–5
Hilton Head Island School for the Creative ArtsElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Hilton Head Island vs South Carolina and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hilton Head Island.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Beaufort County
HurricaneVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hilton Head Island is in Beaufort County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hilton Head Island sits in Beaufort County. Elevation ~3 m.

Map of Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island, SC
Where Hilton Head Island is
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cherry Hill SchoolStoney--Baynard PlantationSt. Luke's Parish Zion Chapel of Ease CemeteryRear Lighthouse of Hilton Head Range Light Station
Notable people from Hilton Head Island
Ryan HartmanSean O'HaireChris ButlerBarbara HillaryRyan KellyPoona FordWayne SimmonsCarmen MlodzinskiDan DriessenRichard Henry Singleton
People searches in Hilton Head Island
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Nearby cities
Bluffton (11 mi)Port Royal (12 mi)Beaufort (19 mi)Hardeeville (19 mi)James Island (60 mi)Charleston (63 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hilton Head Island, SC (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Daniel Everett Adams, 40
Hilton Head Island · Beaufort County · 29926
AKA Daniel E Adams, Daniel Adams
Davis Young, 64
Hilton Head Island · Beaufort County · 29926
AKA Davis Yound, Dave Young

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hilton Head Island — frequently asked

What is the population of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina?
Hilton Head Island has a population of about 37,805, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hilton Head Island?
The median home value in Hilton Head Island is $652,100, and the median gross rent is $1,518/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Hilton Head Island face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Beaufort County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm.
How many schools are in Hilton Head Island?
Hilton Head Island has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hilton Head Island?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Hilton Head Island. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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