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Living in Hilton Head

Hilton Head is a city in the United States.

Last checked 2026-10-0712 sources

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

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.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent figure is published for Hilton Head. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Hilton Head recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet7Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan8Official · national market

Is Hilton Head 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 worker43%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 32–54%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Student44%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 32–56%
Family61%strong on family, weak on safety · range 49–73%
Retirement43%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 29–57%

Work and income

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

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary3,486 EUR/month31 Dec 20202024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1Official
Unemployment rate3.04 %country median 4.6%31 Dec 20202024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Hilton Head. 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. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Physicians per 100,000 residents245.3 per 100,00031 Dec 2023Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release3Official · county

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Hilton Head 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

Hilton Head's nearest airport was HHH, 5 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Distance to the nearest major airport5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)HHH3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Hilton Head. 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.

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Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 10.6°C in January and 28.3°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
MetricValuePeriodSource
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 Information4Official · parent municipality
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 Information4Official · parent municipality
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 Information4Official · parent municipality

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share13.81 %31 Dec 20202024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1Official
Foreign residents5,237 people31 Dec 20202024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1Official

Alternatives for people set on Hilton Head

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Cities near Hilton Head

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Common questions

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

What is the unemployment rate in Hilton Head?

The unemployment rate is 3.04 %. Source: 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables.

How many foreign residents live in Hilton Head?

5,237 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables.

Is Hilton Head a good place to live?

Hilton Head 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?

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

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Hilton Head, United States: salary, cost of living, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 591c5fb7f805a662274cb38267516645]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/hilton-head/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_hilton-head-united-states-salary-cost-of-living-jobs_1311e6b552ed,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Hilton Head, United States: salary, cost of living, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
  version = {591c5fb7f805a662274cb38267516645},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/hilton-head/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-10-16. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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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. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  3. Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  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. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  8. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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