Daufuskie Island, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 7/10
directions_run Walkability 9/10
directions_bus Transit 9/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Highly Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with well-maintained pedestrian infrastructure and accessible amenities.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Well-Connected. Public transportation is widely available and dependable, providing good coverage for most destinations.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
636 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
95.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
83.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$153,821 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$407,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,353 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Beaufort County
4
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal Metro Area
4
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Beaufort County
3
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal Metro Area
3
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 49
Feb 3 0 52
Mar 4 0 59
Apr 3 0 65
May 3 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 6 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 4 0 68
Nov 3 0 59
Dec 3 0 50

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 4%

Schools

Hilton Head Preparatory School
5 miles, E 5 star
Heritage Academy
7 miles, E 5 star
Michael C Riley Elementary
8 miles, N 2.8 star

Colleges

Savannah State University
14 miles, W 1.9 star
Savannah College of Art and Design
14 miles, W 1.4 star
Savannah Technical College
16 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
11 miles, E 2.3 star
Memorial University Medical Center
15 miles, W 1.4 star
Candler Hospital
15 miles, W 2.3 star

Airports

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
69 miles, SW 1 star