Living Here
Living HerePerched between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, gentle sea breezes caress Hilton Head Island and coax the inhabitants into a relaxing way of life. More than 50 years ago, Charles Fraser molded an Island of hunting tracts and farmland into the prototype of the modern resort community, now copied around the world. Interspersed with gorgeous scenery are championship golf courses, fine restaurants, luxurious resorts and private villas. Click here for information on ordering a complete relocation package. Region OverviewHilton Head Island encompasses 42 square miles of semi-tropical landscape. The first eco-planned destination in the United States, the Island's pristine natural environment offers a relaxing, hospitable atmosphere with subtle signage and no neon light. Not just a world class vacation destination, Hilton Head Island is paradise for nearly 39,000 residents. The median age on Hilton Head Island is 46 and the average daily commute is less than 20 minutes. Nearly three-quarters of the population has completed at least some college. The crime rate is low, as are property taxes. The arts community thrives along with numerous dining and entertainment venues. Tourism is a mainstay of this lush retreat, with an economic impact of more than $1.5 billion in 2008. Warmed year-round by the Gulf Stream, the Island's average daytime temperature is a mild 70°F. More than two million visitors annually spend some leisure time relaxing or reconnecting on the island. Hilton Head CommunityFor more information on the town of Hilton Head Island and the surrounding Lowcountry community, please click on the links below. Click here for demographics, government information, setting up utilities, recycling and more. |
