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Hilton Head Island, SC


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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, in Beaufort county, is 22 miles E of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 140 miles NE of Jacksonville, Florida. The town is home to some 33,862 residents.

The People and Families of Hilton Head Island

In Hilton Head Island, about 61% of adults are married.

The people of Hilton Head Island are more likely male than female. You'll see many senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hilton Head Island had a median family income of $71,211. More so than most places, the people in Hilton Head Island generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Hilton Head Island are poor than in most places in South Carolina. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. Home-based work is more common in Hilton Head Island than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($163,965) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Hilton Head Island. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Hilton Head Island Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Hilton Head Island was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Hilton Head Island have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Hilton Head Island, 88% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Hilton Head Island it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the town let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Hilton Head Island strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyHilton Head Island Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyHilton Head Island Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyHilton Head Island Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Hilton Head Island College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Hilton Head Island Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 7%Hilton Head Island People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 8%Hilton Head Island Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 10%Hilton Head Island Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Hilton Head Island Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 17%Hilton Head Island Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hilton Head Island, SC

Comparing Hilton Head Island to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women710
Racial Diversity710
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married810
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better710
People Above Poverty710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes51
People Living Alone42
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals14

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