Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island, SC

25 neighborhoods with growth potential — still affordable, increasingly walkable, and showing improving conditions. Ranked by affordability, walkability, employment, safety, and air quality.

Population: 37,7082026 Data

Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island, SC — Key Takeaways

Hilton Head Island has 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential. The most affordable up-and-coming area is Warrenville CDP with a median home value of $75,100. The strongest job market is in Newport CDP with an unemployment rate of 0.4%.

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 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods

Dunbar CDP

78/100

Up-and-Coming Score

$95,600

Unemp: 0.0%

Sandy Springs CDP

73/100

Up-and-Coming Score

Unemp: 0.0%

Golden Grove CDP

72/100

Up-and-Coming Score

$145,900

Unemp: 0.9%

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Up-and-coming neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island ranked by growth potential score, with median home value, walk score, unemployment rate, crime rate, and rent.
#	Neighborhood	Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Unemployment	Crime Rate	Rent
	Dunbar CDP	78	$95,600	—	0.0%	6.2 per 1K	N/A
	Sandy Springs CDP	73	N/A	—	0.0%	6.2 per 1K	$723
	Golden Grove CDP	72	$145,900	—	0.9%	6.2 per 1K	$992
4	Homewood CDP	71	$186,800	—	0.0%	6.2 per 1K	$766
5	Arial CDP	71	$148,700	—	1.3%	6.2 per 1K	$1,043
6	Unity CDP	70	$206,400	—	0.0%	6.2 per 1K	N/A
7	Murphys Estates CDP	70	$100,000	—	3.7%	6.2 per 1K	N/A
8	Beech Island CDP	68	$116,000	—	4.0%	6.2 per 1K	$806
9	Mayo CDP	67	$151,400	—	3.3%	6.2 per 1K	N/A
10	Roebuck CDP	67	$187,700	—	1.9%	6.2 per 1K	$970
11	Elliott CDP	66	$105,400	—	5.4%	6.2 per 1K	N/A
12	Warrenville CDP	64	$75,100	—	7.5%	6.2 per 1K	$671
13	Daufuskie Island CDP	63	$290,400	—	0.0%	6.2 per 1K	N/A
14	Newport CDP	63	$280,400	—	0.4%	6.2 per 1K	$1,159
15	Pinopolis CDP	59	$338,500	—	0.0%	6.2 per 1K	N/A
16	Bucksport CDP	59	$113,200	—	8.6%	6.2 per 1K	N/A
17	Elgin CDP	59	$177,600	—	6.4%	6.2 per 1K	$1,206
18	Lesslie CDP	58	$202,900	—	5.8%	6.2 per 1K	N/A
19	Pimlico CDP	57	$367,500	—	0.0%	6.2 per 1K	N/A
20	Modoc CDP	57	$365,600	—	0.0%	6.2 per 1K	N/A
21	Northlake CDP	56	$232,500	—	5.6%	6.2 per 1K	$991
22	India Hook CDP	54	$270,600	—	5.3%	6.2 per 1K	$957
23	Keowee Key CDP	50	$459,300	—	0.0%	6.2 per 1K	N/A
24	Cane Savannah CDP	47	$208,500	—	10.9%	6.2 per 1K	$883
25	DeBordieu Colony CDP	29	$1,072,800	—	4.9%	6.2 per 1K	N/A

Rankings by Category

Top 5 up-and-coming neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island for each growth-potential metric.

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 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%

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Dunbar CDP
6.2 per 1K
2
Sandy Springs CDP
6.2 per 1K
3
Golden Grove CDP
6.2 per 1K
4
Homewood CDP
6.2 per 1K
5
Arial CDP
6.2 per 1K

Lowest Rent

Lowest median rent

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

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

How We Identify Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island

Up-and-coming neighborhoods are identified using a Growth Potential Score that evaluates five weighted categories. These areas are still affordable relative to the city average but show strong fundamentals that suggest improving conditions and future appreciation.

Affordability vs City Average: 30% weight
Walkability & Transit: 25% weight
Job Market (Unemployment): 20% weight
Safety: 15% weight
Environment (Air Quality): 10% weight

Neighborhoods that are priced below the city median home value score higher on affordability. Walkability reflects the Walk Score, indicating access to amenities on foot. A low unemployment rate signals a strong local economy. Safety is measured by violent crime rates per 1,000 residents. Air quality uses the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI), where lower values indicate cleaner air.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most up-and-coming neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island?

The top up-and-coming neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island are: Dunbar CDP, Sandy Springs CDP, Golden Grove CDP, Homewood CDP, Arial CDP. These areas combine affordability, walkability, low unemployment, and improving conditions.

Which neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island are still affordable but improving?

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

Is Hilton Head Island a good place to buy property for appreciation?

Hilton Head Island has a median home value of $589,000. There are 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential based on affordability, walkability, and economic indicators.

Which up-and-coming neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island have the lowest unemployment?

Newport CDP has the lowest unemployment rate among up-and-coming neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island at 0.4%. The national average is 3.7%.

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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