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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina · ZIP 29926

Hilton Head Island — ZIP 29926

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Hilton Head Island (29926) scores 74/100 — Good for Hilton Head Island. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $757K.

74OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100
Avg math proficiency47%
Avg reading proficiency55%
Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index22/100
Typical home value$757K
Median rent$3,091/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$757K

Median Rent

$3,091/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,219

Violent Crime

353

Property Crime

1,866

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Beaufort County, South Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Hilton Head Island High09–121,265
68%
84%
Hilton Head Island Elementary01–05702
45%
51%
Hilton Head Island School for the Creative ArtsPK–05496
39%
40%
Hilton Head Island Middle06–08778
34%
44%
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood CenterPK–KG301Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

25,174

Median Income

$98K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

57.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29926 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 29926 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 29926 is approximately $757K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 29926 in Hilton Head Island has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.