Hilton Head Island, SC
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Hilton Head Island's Demographic Profile

Hilton Head Island has 25,438 households and a median income of $86,921, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +17% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 54,510
# Households 25,438
Median age 60
Median household income $86,921
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,354
5-year population change +17%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Hilton Head Island $341 5,943 SF 7.52%
Bluffton $405 11,737 SF 7.52%
Beaufort $311 7,726 SF 6.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Hilton Head Island $256 5,387 SF
Bluffton $342 2,202 SF
Port Royal $1,349 3,600 SF
Tybee Island $615 2,504 SF
Beaufort $788 6,359 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Savannah $338 15,658 SF 7.44%
Johns Island $217 8,741 SF 6.35%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Hilton Head Island

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Professional Building on Sea Pines Circle

Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

  • 10,017 SF Office Building
  • $2,200,000
For Sale

130 Mathews Dr

Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

  • 3,180 SF Retail Building
  • 6.56% Cap Rate
  • $779,999
For Sale

34 New Orleans Rd

Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

  • 3,788 SF Office Building
  • $1,650,000
For Sale

8 Executive Park Rd

Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

  • 4,910 SF Retail Building
  • 7.67% Cap Rate
  • $2,100,000
For Sale

B

Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

  • 7,500 SF Flex Building
  • $1,300,000
For Sale

Stand Alone Retail Building

Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

  • 2,250 SF Retail Building
  • $849,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Hilton Head Island pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Hilton Head Island $251 5,695 SF
Hilton Head $203 9,600 SF
Bluffton $292 15,021 SF
Port Royal $1,310 3,750 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Hilton Head Island alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Hilton Head Island or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Hilton Head Island 54,510 25,438 60 $86,921 2 5,354 17%
Bluffton 31,555 11,210 40 $90,660 3 2,041 11%
Port Royal 14,617 4,219 28 $59,569 2 2,195 8%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Hilton Head Island, SC and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Hilton Head Island

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Is Hilton Head Island a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Hilton Head Island offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Hilton Head Island?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Hilton Head Island. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Hilton Head Island?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Hilton Head Island. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Hilton Head Island compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Hilton Head Island. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Hilton Head Island acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Hilton Head Island, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.