Retiring in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Overview

Golf and beach community built for a relaxed, social retirement.

Home Price

Homes in Hilton Head Island typically range from $396k to $712k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Hilton Head Island's cost of living index is 96.0 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 86°F and winter daytime temperatures around 61°F, with high humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 71/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

Hilton Head Island scores a safety index of 85.0/100, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 51 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Golf
• Boating / kayaking
• Fishing
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Golf
• Food culture

Things to Consider

• Seasonal traffic bottlenecks
• Limited nightlife/culture