Living in Hardeeville, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hardeeville · Census data 2020–2024
Hardeeville has 10,871 residents with a median age of 61.4. The median household income is $78,365 (13% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $488,900, the median rent is $1,406/month.
Hardeeville at a glance
- Population
- 10,871
- Median age
- 61.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $78,365State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $488,900State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,406/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hardeeville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Home values 89% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Hardeeville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hardeeville the median home value is $488,900, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,406 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,940 a month in housing costs.
Hardeeville median household income
The median household income in Hardeeville is $78,365 and the income per person is $44,646. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Hardeeville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,740
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2014
- Average household size
- 2.07
Hardeeville demographics
- Population
- 10,871
- Median age
- 61.4
- Under 18
- 9.7%
- 65 and older
- 39.7%
- Households
- 5,238
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hardeeville ›
Education in Hardeeville
42.6% of adults 25 and older in Hardeeville have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hardeeville
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Hardeeville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardeeville | 10,871 | $78,365 | $488,900 | $1,406 |
| Bluffton | 33,157 | $111,281 | $492,100 | $2,256 |
| Rincon | 11,332 | $74,417 | $251,600 | $1,245 |
| Port Wentworth | 12,892 | $79,731 | $228,100 | $1,812 |
| Ridgeland | 3,764 | $62,981 | $228,400 | $734 |
| Garden City | 10,426 | $47,814 | $169,400 | $1,282 |
| Springfield | 2,974 | $62,957 | $196,000 | $1,105 |
| Daufuskie Island | 619 | $156,090 | $576,400 | — |
| Thunderbolt | 2,533 | $75,234 | $334,600 | $1,708 |
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What is the median household income in Hardeeville, SC?
The median household income in Hardeeville is $78,365, 13% 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 Hardeeville?
The median home value in Hardeeville is $488,900, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Hardeeville?
The median gross rent in Hardeeville is $1,406 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Hardeeville, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: home values 89% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in Hardeeville?
The median age in Hardeeville is 61.4 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Hardeeville?
The average commute to work in Hardeeville is 25 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hardeeville?
The unemployment rate in Hardeeville is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hardeeville?
42.6% of adults in Hardeeville 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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