Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Hilton Head

Hilton Head leads South Carolina in net household migration—393 new households moved in during 2022–23, according to ALEX Intelligence's latest analysis. This isn't just a trend; it's a structural advantage in a national housing crisis. How does a coastal market maintain resilience when rates stay high? The answer lies in sustained in-migration. The data shows Hilton Head is the #1 destination in the Lowcountry and SC for new households. This inflow is not seasonal—it's structural, driven by remote work, lifestyle appeal, and limited inventory. As national markets struggle, Hilton Head’s demand floor holds firm. This post is about Hilton Head, Beaufort, and Bluffton, SC, and its own migration dynamics. Net Migration in Households, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Internal Revenue Service 2023) #1 Suffolk County, NY — 100 #2 Cobb County, GA — 33 #3 Onslow County, NC — 30 #4 Fairfax County, VA — 29 #5 San Diego County, CA — 20 #6 Palm Beach County, FL — 19 #7 Los Angeles County, CA — 18 #8 Maricopa County, AZ — 17 #9 Prince William County, VA — 16 #10 Lexington County, SC — 11 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=47555106; Slide 2: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=47555105; Slide 3: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=47592192; Slide 4: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=57132170 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-27-hilton-head-mig-net-total 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