Here's what it costs to live in Bluffton, South Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,256 per month, while the typical home is valued around $492,100. Households earn a median of $111,281 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$111,281
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,256
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$492,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
33,157
Latest estimate
Median Age
42.7 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,726
Per month
Avg Home Value
$345,900
Census ACS
January Avg
51°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
50.3
fair
Hospitals
182
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.7%
What is the cost of living index for Bluffton?
The cost of living index for Bluffton is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Bluffton?
The median gross rent in Bluffton is $2,256 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Bluffton?
The median household income in Bluffton is $111,281 per year.
What is the median home value in Bluffton?
The median home value in Bluffton is $492,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Bluffton?
Air quality data for Bluffton is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Bluffton?
Tax data for South Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
