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Harbor Island, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Beaufort County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
310 Population 304/sq mi density
$100,250 Median Income $41,638 per capita
$284,500 Home Value $717,792 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
483 Violent Crime/100K 18,841 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$284,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
483 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Harbor Island, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,250
33% above
$41,638 per capita
Home Value
$284,500
1% above
Zillow: $717,792
Violent Crime
483/100K
27% above
18,841/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
80.8%
140% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
29% below
6.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
323 sunny days/yr

How Harbor Island Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Harbor Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
133%
Home Value
101%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
240%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
127%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harbor Island a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harbor Island residents earn a median household income of $100,250 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,638. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Harbor Island is $284,500 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $717,792. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.

Safety & Crime

Harbor Island reports 483 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 18,841/100K.

Education

80.8% of adults in Harbor Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (140% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harbor Island has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population310
Median Age69.5 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans41.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,250
Per Capita$41,638
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

A+
Home Value$284,500
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$717,792
Housing Units425
Rent Burden29.9%

Crime

F
Violent483/100K
Property18,841/100K

Health

Obesity22.9%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking6.0%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death7,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+80.8%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+42.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Harbor Island was built in 1996.
24.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
1.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.