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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Introduction to 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.

Hilton Head Island History

Hilton Head Island was originally inhabited by Native Americans. The town is home to the ancient Shell Ring which was created by the Indians and is believed to be more than 10,000 years old. Captain William Hilton visited the area in 1663 and named it Hilton's Head. The first crop of Sea Island Cotton was grown on Hilton Head Island in 1790. It played a significant role during the Civil War and served as a major operation base for the Union blockade of the Southern ports. The town was officially incorporated in 1983.

Hilton Head Island and nearby Attractions

  • Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
  • Coastal Discovery Museum
  • Sandbox Children's Museum
  • Hunting Island State Park
  • Skidaway Island State Park
  • Edisto Island Serpentarium

Things To Do In Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island is home to the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. The town also has several beaches inclduding Bradley Beach, Singleton Beach, Forest Beach, Folly Field Beach, and Coligny Beach Park. One can also visit Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge. The town has many shopping centers including the Palmetto Highlands Triangle Square Shopping Center, Shelter Cove Mall Shopping Center, Matthews Point North Shopping Center, Port Royal Plaza Shopping Center, South Island Square Shopping Center, and Coligny Plaza Shopping Center.

Hilton Head Island Transportation

You can reach Hilton Head Airport within several minutes.

Hilton Head Island Higher Education

Higher education can be availed from Savannah College of Art and Design, Charleston Southern University, Armstrong Atlantic State University, and College of Charleston.

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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