At a Glance
Median Income
$65,840
$32,432 per capita
Home Value
$233,600
Zillow: $349,503
Median Rent
$1,185/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
11.4% smoking rate
How Shell Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shell Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shell Point a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shell Point residents earn a median household income of $65,840 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,432. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above 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 Shell Point is $233,600 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,503. Median rent is $1,185/month, with 27.7% 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 1984.
Education
27.6% of adults in Shell Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shell Point has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,005
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans27.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,840
Per Capita$32,432
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,600
Rent$1,185
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$349,503
Housing Units891
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation1 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Shell Point was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.