Hilton Head Island, SC

Metro area in South Carolina · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +3.0%

Median Home Value

$510,746

↓ -0.8%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,966/mo

↓ -0.3%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

4.6%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+52.9%

Income Needed to Buy

$118,376

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

2,366

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

21.6

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.1%

3 Months

↑ +0.5%

12 Months

↑ +3.0%

5-Year Price Trend

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