Harbor Island, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
310 332.4M (US)
Median Age
69.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
80.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$284,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$962 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$798 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
25.7% 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 58
Apr 3 0 65
May 3 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 5 0 76
Oct 4 0 68
Nov 3 0 59
Dec 3 0 51

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 47% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 1%

Schools

St Helena Elementary
7 miles, W 1.9 star
Lady's Island Elementary
11 miles, W 1.9 star
Lady's Island Middle
12 miles, NW 1.4 star
Beaufort Academy
12 miles, NW 5 star

Colleges

Technical College of the Lowcountry
15 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

NH Beaufort
14 miles, W
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
15 miles, NW 3.2 star
Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
21 miles, W 2.3 star

Airports

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
100 miles, SW 1 star
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
111 miles, NW 1.4 star