At a Glance
Median Income
$185,750
$71,728 per capita
Home Value
$584,000
Zillow: $577,755
Bachelor's Degree+
55.0%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
8.6% smoking rate
How Dutch Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dutch Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dutch Island a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dutch Island residents earn a median household income of $185,750 , which is 147% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,728. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,085 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dutch Island is $584,000 , 107% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $577,755. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
55.0% of adults in Dutch Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dutch Island 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
Population1,353
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$185,750
Per Capita$71,728
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$3,405M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$584,000
Rent
Ownership98.3%
Zillow$577,755
Housing Units519
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,532/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation13 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.0%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+27.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute24 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed254 Mbps
EV Stations71
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Dutch Island was built in 1996.
26.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 254 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.