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 Wade Hampton CDP with a Kurby Score of 74/100. Hilton Head Island has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Lake Murray of Richland CDP with a violent crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents. The most affordable is Homeland Park CDP with a median home value of $82,000.

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

Lake Murray of Richland CDP

71/100

Kurby Score

$383,100

Walk: 0

Crime: 6.2

Boiling Springs CDP

72/100

Kurby Score

$198,900

Walk: 0

Crime: 6.2

Homeland Park CDP

60/100

Kurby Score

$82,000

Walk: 0

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
	Lake Murray of Richland CDP	71	$383,100	0/100	6.2 per 1K	0.9%	4.4%
	Boiling Springs CDP	72	$198,900	0/100	6.2 per 1K	9.1%	3.9%
	Homeland Park CDP	60	$82,000	0/100	6.2 per 1K	34.2%	13.2%
4	Carolina Forest CDP	69	$281,500	—	6.2 per 1K	14.1%	9.5%
5	Red Hill CDP	62	$213,500	0/100	6.2 per 1K	20.6%	6.3%
6	St. Andrews CDP	70	$131,200	—	6.2 per 1K	24.3%	8.7%
7	Centerville CDP	73	$190,500	0/100	6.2 per 1K	9.7%	1.6%
8	Welcome CDP	67	$146,200	0/100	6.2 per 1K	10.7%	5.7%
9	Garden City CDP	71	$172,900	0/100	6.2 per 1K	11.4%	2.5%
10	Sans Souci CDP	65	$174,300	0/100	6.2 per 1K	14.9%	4.5%
11	Socastee CDP	72	$201,100	—	6.2 per 1K	13.8%	5.5%
12	Parker CDP	68	$104,700	0/100	6.2 per 1K	29.2%	4.8%
13	Berea CDP	62	$161,500	0/100	6.2 per 1K	19.9%	6.9%
14	Little River CDP	71	$237,600	0/100	6.2 per 1K	10.4%	4.4%
15	Wade Hampton CDP	74	$275,700	—	6.2 per 1K	9.4%	3.1%
16	Dentsville CDP	61	$151,100	0/100	6.2 per 1K	20.8%	7.5%
17	Woodfield CDP	69	$121,800	0/100	6.2 per 1K	21.7%	4.3%
18	White Knoll CDP	70	$205,300	0/100	6.2 per 1K	11.3%	4.7%
19	Seven Oaks CDP	64	$181,300	0/100	6.2 per 1K	10.3%	5.3%
20	Litchfield Beach CDP	69	$385,000	0/100	6.2 per 1K	10.6%	0.6%
21	Oak Grove CDP	70	$171,300	0/100	6.2 per 1K	11.9%	5.9%
22	Ladson CDP	63	$213,900	0/100	6.2 per 1K	13.0%	6.1%
23	Sangaree CDP	71	$196,900	0/100	6.2 per 1K	11.5%	2.7%
24	Murrells Inlet CDP	70	$336,500	0/100	6.2 per 1K	8.8%	3.1%
25	Valley Falls CDP	60	$190,700	0/100	6.2 per 1K	25.1%	4.5%

Rankings by Category

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

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Lake Murray of Richland CDP
6.2 per 1K
2
Boiling Springs CDP
6.2 per 1K
3
Homeland Park CDP
6.2 per 1K
4
Carolina Forest CDP
6.2 per 1K
5
Red Hill CDP
6.2 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Homeland Park CDP
$82,000
2
Parker CDP
$104,700
3
Woodfield CDP
$121,800
4
St. Andrews CDP
$131,200
5
Welcome CDP
$146,200

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Lake Murray of Richland CDP
$111,477
2
Sangaree CDP
$74,343
3
Ladson CDP
$74,020
4
Wade Hampton CDP
$71,564
5
White Knoll CDP
$71,365

Best Air Quality

Lowest Air Quality Index

Best for Families

Most nearby schools

1
Carolina Forest CDP
1 schools
2
Red Hill CDP
1 schools
3
St. Andrews CDP
1 schools
4
Socastee CDP
1 schools
5
Berea CDP
1 schools

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 greenest neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island?

The greenest neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island by air quality are: Lake Murray of Richland CDP, Boiling Springs CDP, Homeland Park CDP, Carolina Forest CDP, Red Hill CDP. Rankings are based on EPA Air Quality Index data.

Which neighborhood in Hilton Head Island has the best air quality?

Lake Murray of Richland CDP has the best air quality with an AQI of 34. The national average AQI is 42. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.

What is the air quality like in Hilton Head Island?

Hilton Head Island has an average AQI of 40. The national average is 42. An AQI under 50 is considered "Good" by the EPA.

How are green neighborhoods ranked?

Neighborhoods are ranked primarily by EPA Air Quality Index (lower is better). We also consider walkability, safety, and affordability. A dedicated greenery/tree canopy score will be added when data becomes available.

Which green neighborhood in Hilton Head Island has the lowest poverty rate?

Lake Murray of Richland CDP has the lowest poverty rate at 0.9% (national average: 12.4%).

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