Best Neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island, SC

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 37,7082026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island, SC — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Hilton Head Island is Unity CDP with a Kurby Score of 95/100. Hilton Head Island has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Unity CDP with a violent crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents. The most affordable is Warrenville CDP with a median home value of $75,100.

Hilton Head Island has a population of 37,708, a median household income of $93,694, an unemployment rate of 2.8%, and a poverty rate of 7.6%. The median home value citywide is $589,000, which is 109% above the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Unity CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$206,400

Crime: 6.2

Daufuskie Island CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$290,400

Crime: 6.2

Pinopolis CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$338,500

Crime: 6.2

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Unity CDP	95	$206,400	—	6.2 per 1K	32.9%	0.0%
	Daufuskie Island CDP	95	$290,400	—	6.2 per 1K	2.5%	0.0%
	Pinopolis CDP	95	$338,500	—	6.2 per 1K	1.8%	0.0%
4	Pimlico CDP	95	$367,500	—	6.2 per 1K	1.2%	0.0%
5	Mayo CDP	93	$151,400	—	6.2 per 1K	2.8%	3.3%
6	Homewood CDP	92	$186,800	—	6.2 per 1K	30.1%	0.0%
7	Lesslie CDP	92	$202,900	—	6.2 per 1K	4.3%	5.8%
8	Keowee Key CDP	91	$459,300	—	6.2 per 1K	2.2%	0.0%
9	Roebuck CDP	91	$187,700	—	6.2 per 1K	6.5%	1.9%
10	Beech Island CDP	91	$116,000	—	6.2 per 1K	4.8%	4.0%
11	Modoc CDP	91	$365,600	—	6.2 per 1K	34.7%	0.0%
12	India Hook CDP	90	$270,600	—	6.2 per 1K	2.3%	5.3%
13	Newport CDP	90	$280,400	—	6.2 per 1K	5.3%	0.4%
14	Golden Grove CDP	90	$145,900	—	6.2 per 1K	10.7%	0.9%
15	Arial CDP	89	$148,700	—	6.2 per 1K	12.3%	1.3%
16	Murphys Estates CDP	89	$100,000	—	6.2 per 1K	17.4%	3.7%
17	Elliott CDP	89	$105,400	—	6.2 per 1K	13.1%	5.4%
18	Bucksport CDP	89	$113,200	—	6.2 per 1K	8.1%	8.6%
19	Warrenville CDP	89	$75,100	—	6.2 per 1K	8.5%	7.5%
20	Northlake CDP	88	$232,500	—	6.2 per 1K	9.8%	5.6%
21	Cane Savannah CDP	87	$208,500	—	6.2 per 1K	3.2%	10.9%
22	DeBordieu Colony CDP	87	$1,072,800	—	6.2 per 1K	0.0%	4.9%
23	Elgin CDP	87	$177,600	—	6.2 per 1K	6.2%	6.4%
24	Dunbar CDP	86	$95,600	—	6.2 per 1K	12.9%	0.0%
25	Sandy Springs CDP	86	N/A	—	6.2 per 1K	9.4%	0.0%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island for each quality-of-life metric.

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Unity CDP
6.2 per 1K
2
Daufuskie Island CDP
6.2 per 1K
3
Pinopolis CDP
6.2 per 1K
4
Pimlico CDP
6.2 per 1K
5
Mayo CDP
6.2 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Warrenville CDP
$75,100
2
Dunbar CDP
$95,600
3
Murphys Estates CDP
$100,000
4
Elliott CDP
$105,400
5
Bucksport CDP
$113,200

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

1
Newport CDP
0.4%
2
Golden Grove CDP
0.9%
3
Arial CDP
1.3%
4
Roebuck CDP
1.9%
5
Mayo CDP
3.3%

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
DeBordieu Colony CDP
$237,560
2
Daufuskie Island CDP
$146,349
3
Pimlico CDP
$134,464
4
Keowee Key CDP
$113,162
5
Pinopolis CDP
$108,611

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island?

The top neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island based on the Kurby Score are: Unity CDP, Daufuskie Island CDP, Pinopolis CDP, Pimlico CDP, Mayo CDP. These rankings consider safety, walkability, affordability, air quality, and schools.

What is the safest neighborhood in Hilton Head Island?

The safest neighborhood in Hilton Head Island is Unity CDP with a violent crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 3.6 per 1,000.

What is the most affordable neighborhood in Hilton Head Island?

The most affordable neighborhood in Hilton Head Island is Warrenville CDP with a median home value of $75,100. The national median is $281,900.

What is the unemployment rate in Hilton Head Island?

The unemployment rate in Hilton Head Island, SC is 2.8%. The national average is 3.7%. The poverty rate is 7.6% (national average: 12.4%).

What is the median household income in Hilton Head Island?

The median household income in Hilton Head Island, SC is $93,694. The national median is $74,580.

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