Hilton Head Island
City in South Carolina, United States
Overview
Hilton Head Island is a scenic barrier island known for its pristine beaches, dramatic coastal beauty, championship golf, and laidback Southern charm. The city offers a harmonious blend of luxury resorts, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly attractions all set among live oaks and Spanish moss.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
37,661
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
32.19°, -80.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
74
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,710
Local Cost
$2,408
Local Income
$3,750
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
13.5°C
Record High
33.1°C
Record Low
-2.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1153 mm
Internet Speed
319 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HHH
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 79/100.