Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Frosty Frog Cafe
Coffee Shop
Carolina Coffee & Crumbs
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) F
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Theatre Arts
Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf
Attraction
Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
Museum
Legendary Golf
Attraction
Lean Ensemble Theater
Theatre Arts
Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island
Museum
Northridge Cinema 10
Cinema
The Sandbox Children's Museum
Museum
Park Place Cinemas
Cinema
Coligny Theatre
Cinema
The Sandbox
Museum
Shell Point
Attraction
Bull Point
Attraction
Food and Drink (30) F
Tide Me Over
Fast Food
Signals
Fast Food
Orange Leaf
Sweets
World of Beer
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Sno Cones by Chris
Fast Food
Angelato
Sweets
Cool Cats Lounge
Bar
Delishee Yo
Fast Food
Casey's Sport Bar & Grill
Bar
Wine & Cheese If You Please
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Hilton Head Ice Cream
Sweets
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
The Boardroom
Bar
sweetFrog
Sweets
ABC Liquor
Alcohol
Ice Cream Cone
Fast Food
Island Liquors
Alcohol
Roller's Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Frozen Moo
Sweets
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Earle of Sandwich Pub
Bar
Fitness (4) F
Pure Barre
Gym
Haig Point Club
Community Centre
Yacht Club of Hilton Head
Community Centre
CrossFit Hilton Head
Gym
Groceries (10) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Signe's Heaven Bound Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Publix
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Sweet Caroline Cupcakes
Bakery
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Parks (23) F
Shelter Cover Playground
Playground
Shelter Cove Park
Park
Shelter Cove Veterans Memorial
Park
Jarvis Creek Park
Park
Cross Island Boat Landing
Park
Hilton Head Baseball Association
Park
Chaplin Park
Park
Green Shells Park
Park
Sail Around the Sculpture Park
Park
Compass Rose Park
Park
Lowcountry Celebration Park
Park
Coligny Beach Park
Park
Shops (34) F
Broad Creek Mercantile
Convenience Store
Belk II (Men and Home)
Department Store
Belk I (Women and Children)
Department Store
ArtWare
Houseware
Francesca's
Clothing
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Palmetto Dunes General Store
Convenience Store
Salty Dog T-Shirt Factory
Clothing
Grayco Hardware & Home
Home Improvement
Furniture Direct
Furniture
Speedway
Convenience Store
Plantation Interiors
Furniture
Speedway
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Pedals Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
Jamaican Me Crazy
Clothing
Chico's
Clothing
Coligny True Value
Home Improvement
Soma
Clothing
Circle K
Convenience Store
Black Market Minerals
Gift Shop
Life is Good
Clothing
Shell Shop
Gift Shop
Del Sol
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Hilton Head Island.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations F
Beach Shuttle
Bus Stop
Beach Shuttle
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island is 139/100 - which is 49% higher than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime A-

Hilton Head Island crime rates are 1,151 per 100k, which is 57% lower than South Carolina
Property Crime
947 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
203 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A+

The median income in Hilton Head Island is $86,171 - which is 84% higher than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$86,171 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.7% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Hilton Head Island Fire / Rescue Station 6
Fire Station
Station 6
Fire Station
Hilton Head Island Fire / Rescue Station 7
Fire Station
Hilton Head Island Fire / Rescue Station 4
Fire Station
Hilton Head Island Fire / Rescue Station 5
Fire Station
Hilton Head Hospital
Hospital
Hilton Head Island Fire / Rescue Station 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sea Pines Circle Urgent Care
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hilton Head Island Fire/Rescue Station 1
Fire Station
Hilton Head Island Airport Fire Station
Fire Station
Hilton Head Island Airport Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing B-

Hilton Head Island home prices are $488,000 - which is 240% higher than South Carolina
Home Price
$488,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
5.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Hilton Head Island graduation rate is 91% - which is 12% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (7) F
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center
Hilton Head Island Middle
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Hilton Head Island Elementary
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts
St Francis Catholic School
High Schools (4) F
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Hilton Head Island High
Heritage Academy
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ratings A+

Hilton Head Island has an overall rating of 87% from 25 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (24)
From AreaVibes A
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Hilton Head Island, SC Area Guide

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Hilton Head Island Area Facts

  • Hilton Head Island has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Hilton Head Island crime rates are 57% lower than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Hilton Head Island is 49% higher than the South Carolina average

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Hilton Head Island; A Quiet Winter Paradise. 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) Living in Hilton Head can be a headache from April through October when weekenders and vacationers pour onto the island causing the population to tripple. Only 20 miles from Savanna, GA, I can always escape there for nightlife and big box store shopping, which we don’t have on ...Read More the island.

Main Street Village is a tree-shaded street with easy parking and perfect for taking a stroll around the family-owned, intriguing stores and galleries before eating dinner in one of the superb restaurants.I love the fact there is a beach specifically for town residents because all the others become very crowded in season.

As a sports fanatic, I am always first in line when the PGA Tour comes to Harbour Town Golf Links, or when the Sports arena hosts games. I love driving around the best areas in Hilton Head and gawping at waterfront mansions costing several millions before I return to my small apartment, content that I live in one of the nicest areas in the US. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hilton Head Island? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Shelter Cover Playground
      Shelter Cove Park
      Shelter Cove Veterans Memorial
      Jarvis Creek Park
      Cross Island Boat Landing
      Hilton Head Baseball Association
      Chaplin Park
      Green Shells Park

      Entertainment

      Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
      Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf
      Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
      Legendary Golf
      Lean Ensemble Theater
      Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island
      Northridge Cinema 10
      The Sandbox Children's Museum

      Food & Drink

      Tide Me Over
      Signals
      Orange Leaf
      World of Beer
      Burger King
      Sno Cones by Chris
      Angelato
      Cool Cats Lounge

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Hilton Head Island? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Hilton Head Island.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hilton Head Island? The cost of living in Hilton Head Island is 139/100 - which is 49% higher than South Carolina.
      Hilton Head Island
      139

      39% more expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hilton Head Island? Hilton Head Island crime rates are 1,151, which are 57% lower than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,151 per 100k people

      50% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 87

      50% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Hilton Head Island? The median income in Hilton Head Island is $86,171 which is 84% higher than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $86,17156% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $60,988104% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      64% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Hilton Head Island a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Hilton Head Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Sea Pines Circle Urgent Care

      B- Housing

      What are Hilton Head Island home prices? Hilton Head Island home prices are $488,000 - which is 240% higher than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $488,000164% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,33040% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      26% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Hilton Head Island have good schools? The Hilton Head Island graduation rate is 91% - which is 12% higher than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      18% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Hilton Head Island a good place to live? Hilton Head Island has an overall rating of 87% from 25 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      25 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      24 total surveys

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