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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Hilton Head Island metro area

By Stacker Stacker

Updated February 24, 2026 6:38 PM

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $358,968 in January, 0.2% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of February 19, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.01%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Hilton Head Island metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 11 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

#11. Yemassee, SC

- Typical home value: $179,779

- 1-year price change: -7.7%

- 5-year price change: +11.0%

#10. Early Branch, SC

- Typical home value: $206,703

- 1-year price change: -9.9%

- 5-year price change: +1.3%

#9. Ridgeland, SC

- Typical home value: $311,262

- 1-year price change: -3.8%

- 5-year price change: +36.7%

#8. Port Royal, SC

- Typical home value: $344,244

- 1-year price change: +2.5%

- 5-year price change: +60.7%

#7. Seabrook, SC

- Typical home value: $394,003

- 1-year price change: +2.1%

- 5-year price change: +37.2%

#6. Beaufort, SC

- Typical home value: $404,831

- 1-year price change: +1.1%

- 5-year price change: +51.0%

#5. Hardeeville, SC

- Typical home value: $422,971

- 1-year price change: -6.5%

- 5-year price change: +56.0%

#4. Saint Helena Island, SC

- Typical home value: $469,215

- 1-year price change: +1.0%

- 5-year price change: +61.7%

#3. Bluffton, SC

- Typical home value: $491,861

- 1-year price change: -2.3%

- 5-year price change: +48.6%

#2. Hilton Head Island, SC

- Typical home value: $772,829

- 1-year price change: +2.7%

- 5-year price change: +67.2%

#1. Sheldon, SC

- Typical home value: $2,196,168

- 1-year price change: +10.1%

- 5-year price change: +49.1%

This story was originally published April 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM.