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Hilton Head Island, SC metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Buyer's

What is Hilton Head Island, SC metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+8.644
Inventory Health25%
-8.431
Affordability20%
13
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
25

Where is Hilton Head Island, SC metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Hilton Head Island, SC metro area is classified as Recoveringturning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Hilton Head Island, SC metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$568K▲ +4.4%
Median Days on Market63 days▲ +8.6%
Months of Supply4.5▲ +9.8%
Homes for Sale2,535-3%
Homes Sold563-11.3%
Median Price / Sq Ft$306▲ +4.1%
Sale-to-List Ratio97.2%-0.2%

How has Hilton Head Island, SC metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 33
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hilton Head Island, SC metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Hilton Head Island, SC metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 33 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Hilton Head Island, SC metro area?

The median sale price in Hilton Head Island, SC metro area is $568K, having risen 4.4% over the past year.

How affordable is Hilton Head Island, SC metro area?

Hilton Head Island, SC metro area scores 13 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Hilton Head Island, SC metro area's Alpha Score?

Hilton Head Island, SC metro area's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (50/100) and its weakest is Affordability (13/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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