Living in Hilton Head
Hilton Head is a large place in South Carolina, United States, home to 37,099 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 17%, #1,570 of 9,474), people who want to live by the sea (top 22%, #1,410 of 6,413), early retirees (top 26%, #2,784 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Hilton Head
- The landscape belongs to the Sea Islands.
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 2 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 02 min and sets around 23:22; in late June it sets around 2:33.
How Hilton Head ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 54 | #4,219 of 11,898 | #18 of 166 | Map |
| Low-income household | 36 | #5,539 of 9,771 | #75 of 143 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #3,648 of 8,006 | #32 of 106 | Map |
| Single parent | 51 | #2,789 of 6,237 | #16 of 79 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #1,570 of 9,474 | #1 of 136 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #2,710 of 9,474 | #1 of 136 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,784 of 10,762 | #2 of 163 | Map |
| Single professional | 41 | #3,548 of 4,537 | #11 of 33 | Map |
| Young professional | 41 | #3,609 of 4,444 | #11 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,894 of 7,271 | #15 of 101 | Map |
| Commuter | 52 | #5,455 of 6,227 | #34 of 46 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 42 | #4,112 of 8,006 | #30 of 106 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 36 | #7,486 of 12,111 | #148 of 191 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 56 | #3,863 of 7,271 | #8 of 101 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,477 of 9,474 | #3 of 136 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 39 | #12,885 of 18,063 | #237 of 270 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #4,387 of 16,523 | #33 of 243 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #14,081 of 18,063 | #258 of 270 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #4,963 of 16,523 | #4 of 243 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #4,978 of 21,167 | #13 of 305 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 50 | #11,144 of 12,111 | #159 of 191 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #1,410 of 6,413 | #4 of 114 | Map |
| Business owner | 56 | #5,375 of 12,111 | #18 of 191 | Map |
| Digital native | 35 | #3,750 of 4,750 | #16 of 36 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hilton Head Island 3 km
- Bluffton (South Carolina) 10 km
- Port Royal 19 km
- Burton (South Carolina) 25 km
- Beaufort (South Carolina) 25 km
- Laurel Bay 26 km
- Wilmington Island 32 km
- Hardeeville 32 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.