Living in Harbor Island, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harbor Island · Census data 2020–2024
Harbor Island has 303 residents with a median age of 69.6. The median household income is $105,425 (52% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $366,100.
Harbor Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harbor Island at a glance
- Population
- 303
- Median age
- 69.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $105,425State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $366,100State: $259,000
- Homeowners
- 93.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 83.3%
- Average commute
- 51 min
Is Harbor Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 51 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Harbor Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harbor Island the median home value is $366,100, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,800 a month in housing costs.
Harbor Island median household income
The median household income in Harbor Island is $105,425 and the income per person is $41,891. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Harbor Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 453
- Owner-occupied
- 93.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.3%
- Vacant
- 68.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.12
68.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Harbor Island has many vacation and second homes.
Harbor Island demographics
- Population
- 303
- Median age
- 69.6
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 76.6%
- Households
- 143
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 41.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harbor Island ›
Education in Harbor Island
83.3% of adults 25 and older in Harbor Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 39% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harbor Island
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 51 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 26.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Harbor Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Island | 303 | $105,425 | $366,100 | — |
| Fripp Island | 752 | $102,778 | $671,300 | — |
| Edisto Beach | 1,092 | $85,521 | $719,200 | $1,136 |
| Port Royal | 15,579 | $74,870 | $347,200 | $1,726 |
| Beaufort | 13,747 | $61,220 | $345,400 | $1,212 |
| Burton | 6,912 | $68,063 | $247,600 | $1,229 |
| Shell Point | 1,439 | $81,630 | $293,300 | $1,188 |
| Seabrook Island | 2,204 | $127,500 | $1,001,400 | $3,501 |
| Rockville | 121 | $82,500 | $459,100 | $2,083 |
More for people moving to Harbor Island
Harbor Island ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Harbor Island: FAQ
What is the median household income in Harbor Island, SC?
The median household income in Harbor Island is $105,425, 52% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harbor Island?
The median home value in Harbor Island is $366,100, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
Is Harbor Island, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 51 minutes.
What is the median age in Harbor Island?
The median age in Harbor Island is 69.6 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Harbor Island?
The average commute to work in Harbor Island is 51 minutes; 26.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harbor Island?
The unemployment rate in Harbor Island is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harbor Island?
83.3% of adults in Harbor Island have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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