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Living in Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island, a city in the United States, had a population of 37,911 in July 2026. In July 2026, 51.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 762 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 32 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population38,196people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,255EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,300EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.04%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean8.08µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Hilton Head Island?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Hilton Head Island.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,479 per month, while the median home value was US$687,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 78.7%, and the vacancy rate was 39.1% in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Hilton Head Island recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1143
Utilities, 85 m² flat€180
Internet, 60 Mbps€58
Mobile plan, 10 GB€47
Fitness club€17

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly17.41 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Hilton Head Island (Wayback Machine capture 20260514101423)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited58.49 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Hilton Head Island (Wayback Machine capture 20260514101423)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,143 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Hilton Head Island (Wayback Machine capture 20260514101423)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB47.24 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Hilton Head Island (Wayback Machine capture 20260514101423)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home180.4 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Hilton Head Island (Wayback Machine capture 20260514101423)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,479/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)39.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,653 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)2Official
Median monthly rent1,300 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Hilton Head Island a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker41%strong on work, weak on safety · range 31–51%
Skilled employee50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–59%
Student44%strong on education, weak on safety · range 33–55%
Family51%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–64%
Retirement42%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 29–55%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

13.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 5,237 of 38,196 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$94,657 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Hilton Head Island is 3.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income94,657 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband82.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription92.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet4.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet6.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary3,255 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,240 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov18Official
Unemployment rate3.04 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Hilton Head Island?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,240 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€621of €2,560 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,560
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,653
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€180 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Hilton Head Island (Wayback Machine capture 20260514101423) · 2026-07-31− €180
Internet€58 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Hilton Head Island (Wayback Machine capture 20260514101423) · 2026-07-31− €58
Mobile plan€47 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Hilton Head Island (Wayback Machine capture 20260514101423) · 2026-07-31− €47
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€621
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Hilton Head Island. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Hilton Head Island. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher93.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools32 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
School enrolment, share of residents12.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio12 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents762 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,097 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Hilton Head Island when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.47 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work1.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Destinations from nearest airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights15Official
Nearest airportHHH3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Hilton Head Island. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Hilton Head Island.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Hilton Head Island is 8.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.08 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202425Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 16 · Feb 18.06 · Mar 21.94 · Apr 25.22 · May 28.67 · Jun 31.5 · Jul 32.83 · Aug 32.39 · Sep 29.94 · Oct 26.06 · Nov 21.17 · Dec 16.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 5.06 · Feb 6.5 · Mar 9.67 · Apr 13.56 · May 18.72 · Jun 22.11 · Jul 23.83 · Aug 23.61 · Sep 20.89 · Oct 15.94 · Nov 10.33 · Dec 6.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average temperature by monthJan 10.56 · Feb 12.28 · Mar 15.78 · Apr 19.39 · May 23.67 · Jun 26.83 · Jul 28.33 · Aug 28 · Sep 25.44 · Oct 21 · Nov 15.78 · Dec 11.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading37.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.93 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,132 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature28.99 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature20.5 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature12.92 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Beaumont ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Dos Hermanas (Spain) ±1.5 °C, Elche (Spain) ±1.8 °C, Roquetas de Mar (Spain) ±2.0 °C, Castellón de la Plana (Spain) ±2.1 °C, Messina (Italy) ±2.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 5,237 is not 9.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share9.15 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents5,237 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density356.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population38,196 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value687,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes78.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate49.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad13.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents4.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents9.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.68 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage79.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance10.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher56.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over16,068 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home20.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans87.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Hilton Head Island

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Holly Springs as a Hilton Head Island alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 425 km, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3.

  • Nearest airport: 26.0 km Holly Springs vs 5.0 km Hilton Head Island+420%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,042 Holly Springs vs €3,255 Hilton Head Island+55%
  • Foreign residents: 4.9% Holly Springs vs 9.2% Hilton Head Island−47%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,842 Holly Springs vs €3,240 Hilton Head Island+19%
  • Unemployment: 3.4% Holly Springs vs 3.0% Hilton Head Island+11%
  • Residents: 50,288 Holly Springs vs 38,196 Hilton Head Island+32%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.6 µg/m³ Holly Springs vs 8.1 µg/m³ Hilton Head Island−6%
Full comparisonMore about Holly Springs

Cities near Hilton Head Island

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Hilton Head 1.7 km away
Salary
3,486 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Hilton Head Island, nearest in population first.

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San Gabriel38,186 residentsCookeville38,212 residentsPine Bluff38,213 residentsOregon City38,175 residentsEast Point38,225 residentsWesterville38,165 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Hilton Head Island?

The median gross salary is 3,240 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Hilton Head Island?

The unemployment rate is 3.04 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Hilton Head Island?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.08 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Hilton Head Island?

The published population is 38,196 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Hilton Head Island?

5,237 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Hilton Head Island a good place to live?

Hilton Head Island may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Hilton Head Island?

Hilton Head, Bluffton, Port Royal are near Hilton Head Island. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  3. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  12. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  15. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  16. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Hilton Head Island (Wayback Machine capture 20260514101423) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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