Housing
Home prices and rent in Hilton Head Island
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with South Carolina and the U.S.
Census geography: Hilton Head Island town, South Carolina. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Hilton Head Island vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
| Hilton Head Island | South Carolina | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $687,400 | $259,000 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,479 | $1,180 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $94,657 | $69,324 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 79% | 72% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $447,400 | $483,600 | $687,400 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,096 | $1,271 | $1,479 |
| Median household income | $68,437 | $84,575 | $94,657 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area · Beaufort County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $113,000. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $63,300 | $72,350 | $81,400 | $90,400 | $97,650 | $104,900 | $112,100 | $119,350 |
| Very low income (50%) | $39,550 | $45,200 | $50,850 | $56,500 | $61,050 | $65,550 | $70,100 | $74,600 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $23,750 | $27,150 | $30,550 | $33,900 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Hilton Head Island?
$687,400, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $259,000 in South Carolina and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Hilton Head Island?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,479 a month, versus $1,180 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Hilton Head Island?
The median home value went from $447,400 in 2014 to $687,400 in 2024 (+54%).
What is fair market rent in Hilton Head Island?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,772 for a studio, $1,844 for one bedroom and $2,010 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Hilton Head Island town, South Carolina. Values are estimates with margins of error.