Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Hilton Head

Hilton Head Island is the oldest city in the Lowcountry by median age — 60 years, according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis. This ranking, derived from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, places Hilton Head #1 of 6 Lowcountry cities on the list and #1 of 5 South Carolina cities. The data shows a clear demographic trajectory: older residents are not just present — they are shaping the future of the region’s housing, infrastructure, and community services. For real estate professionals, this is not just a statistic — it’s a strategic imperative. The market is aging, but not declining. It’s evolving. The full report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-15-hilton-head-median-age-place-mkt Median Resident Age, top 6 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Hilton Head Island — 60 years #2 Bluffton — 43 years #3 Burton — 40 years #4 Beaufort — 32 years #5 Port Royal — 25 years #6 Laurel Bay — 23 years Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=47555105; Slide 2: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=47553427; Slide 3: Mike Tilley (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=60579349; Slide 4: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=57132169 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-15-hilton-head-median-age-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