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| What Hilton Head is like for active adults |
Hilton Head is a retirement community located on an island of the same name at the extreme southern edge of South Carolina. This area of just under 35,000 is known for its beautiful beaches and fabulous golf courses. Many active adults 55+ choose this island and the surrounding area as their ideal retirement community.
The area tends to be quite exclusive and most of it comprised of planned developments, usually referred to as “plantations”. The Heritage Classic Tournament is an important yearly event that takes place at one of these, Sea Pines Plantation.
The area is developing rapidly with many upscale communities aimed at retiring baby boomers and people looking for vacation homes. Most of these new planned communities are heavily oriented towards golf. There are many surrounding towns that compete with Hilton Head for the active adult lifestyle which are also worth checking out - some of those include Bluffton, Savannah, and Beaufort.
Active adults can either live in in apartments, condos, or single family homes. The area just off the island is also growing rapidly and sometimes offers better deals for less money. According to Yahoo Real Estate in late 2007 there were 1,213 homes in the classified listings with a median price of $597,000.
Hilton Head is located in Beaufort County. Here is more information about what it is like to retire in South Carolina. |
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| What is special about this community |
| • Heritage Classic Golf Tournament
• It’s an island – water everywhere
• Exclusive gated retirement and active adult communities
• Great beaches
• Milder winters |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • It’s a resort, not a normal community
• Hot, humid summers
• Intense development everywhere |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Hilton Head attracts a community of people who are looking to live in an exclusive community, usually oriented towards golf or living near the ocean |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| The economy is very strong due to tourism, hospitality, retail, and services. |
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| Physical environment |
| Hilton Head is located at the bottom of South Carolina's coastline. The area has many harbors, wetlands and rivers. |
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| Cultural environment |
| The island has many art galleries. Shopping is very good. Savannah is 26 miles away and tends to be the cultural center. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Hilton Head Hospital |
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| Transportation |
| Hilton Head Airport is on the island. Savannah-Hilton Head Airport is 30 miles away |
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Active Adult Communities in Hilton Head |
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| Hilton Head Active Communities |
| Facts about HILTON HEAD | | State | : SC | | Environment | : Suburban,Coastal, | | City Population | : 25,001-50,000 | | Median age of Population | : 45-64 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 41-60 | | Median HH Income | : | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $500,001+ | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : | | Total Crime Index | : | | Cost of Living Index | : | | Culture Index | : | | State Sales Tax | : | | State Income Tax | : | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.8/5 ( 24 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 21 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 20 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 20 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 20 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.9/5 ( 21 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.9/5 ( 21 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 20 votes cast)
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