Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Hilton Head

Bluffton leads South Carolina in single-family housing with 79.1% of homes detached—#1 in Lowcountry, #1 in SC. This isn’t just a housing statistic; it’s a signal of long-term stability and identity. In a region where development pressure is rising, Bluffton’s low-density model preserves character and value, but also limits affordability. How does this balance between exclusivity and accessibility shape the future of coastal real estate? The data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s 2026 report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-13-hilton-head-single-family-share-place-mkt. This isn’t a trend—it’s a strategic choice. Share of Homes That Are Single-Family Detached, top 6 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Bluffton — 79.1% #2 Beaufort — 70.4% #3 Laurel Bay — 68.1% #4 Burton — 51.8% #5 Hilton Head Island — 47.3% #6 Port Royal — 44.0% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=47592192; Slide 2: Jeff Gunn from Atlanta, USA (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=68349680; Slide 3: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=57129556; Slide 4: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=47555106 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-13-hilton-head-single-family-share-place-mkt 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