Here's what it costs to live in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,479 per month, while the typical home is valued around $687,400. Households earn a median of $94,657 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.
$94,657
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,479
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$687,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD 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
37,911
Latest estimate
Median Age
59.8 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
2
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,642
Per month
Avg Home Value
$622,450
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 29926 | — | $1,530 | $531,200 |
| ZIP 29928 | — | $1,753 | $713,700 |
January Avg
51°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.2
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.8%
The cost of living index for Hilton Head Island is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Hilton Head Island is $1,479 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Hilton Head Island is $94,657 per year.
The median home value in Hilton Head Island is $687,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Hilton Head Island is not yet available.
Tax data for South Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
