Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Hilton Head

🏆 Ranked #31 in U.S. on Owner Occupancy Rate — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal’s 76.1% owner occupancy rate—ranked #31 nationally—reveals a market where long-term residency, not speculation, defines the real estate fabric. This isn’t just about numbers; it’s about community, continuity, and a housing market that rewards permanence. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-28-hilton-head-standing-owner-share-msa How does this compare to other coastal markets? What does sustained owner occupancy mean for future development, tax policy, and neighborhood character? Let’s discuss. Owner Occupancy Rate by Metropolitan Area (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #31 Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal <- this market #1 Wildwood-The Villages #2 Holland #3 Homosassa Springs #4 Punta Gorda #5 Traverse City #6 Monroe #7 Seaford #8 Barnstable Town #9 East Stroudsburg Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-28-hilton-head-standing-owner-share-msa View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902