At a Glance
Median Income
$105,463
$55,810 per capita
Home Value
$444,500
Zillow: $500,379
Median Rent
$2,187/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
124/100K
828/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.9%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
9.3% smoking rate
How Bluffton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bluffton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bluffton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bluffton residents earn a median household income of $105,463 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,810. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,748 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bluffton is $444,500 , 58% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $500,379. Median rent is $2,187/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2011.
Safety & Crime
Bluffton reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 828/100K. The murder rate is 5.3/100K.
Education
47.9% of adults in Bluffton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bluffton has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population31,323
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density601/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,463
Per Capita$55,810
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$12,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A
Home Value$444,500
Rent$2,187
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$500,379
Housing Units11,621
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent124/100K
Property828/100K
Murder5.3/100K
Assault79/100K
Burglary66/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation7 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Bluffton was founded in 1728.
The median home in Bluffton was built in 2011.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.