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Hilton Head Island, SC mortgage & affordability calculator

The typical home in Hilton Head Island, SC is worth about $780,000. With 20% down that's a loan near $624,000 — the calculator is pre-filled with that figure. South Carolina's 4% assessment ratio only applies to an owner's primary residence — Hilton Head's large stock of second homes and rental villas is instead assessed at 6%, roughly doubling the effective tax rate for non-resident owners. Barrier-island hurricane exposure keeps insurance among the highest in the state.

$4,051.40 / month

Total interest
$834,505
Total paid
$1,458,505
Payoff
30.0 years
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How much you need to earn

Hilton Head Island, SC's median household income is about $70,000 a year. Under standard 28/36 lending rules that supports a home price around $268,692 with 20% down — below the $780,000 typical price, so many buyers need a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a longer commute.

$268,626 max home price

Max loan amount
$112,626
Housing payment budget
$1,633
P&I budget
$731
Bound by
front-end ratio

Uses the 28% front-end / 36% back-end DTI guidelines. Lenders vary.

Typical asking rent in Hilton Head Island, SC is about $2,200 a month, so owning the median home costs roughly $2,753 more per month before tax effects, maintenance, and any change in home value.

Frequently asked questions

What is a typical mortgage payment in Hilton Head Island, SC?
On the metro's roughly $780,000 typical home with 20% down, the loan is about $624,000. Principal and interest run near $4,051 a month at today's rate, and Hilton Head Island, SC's property tax plus insurance add about $902, for a full payment near $4,953.
Can I afford a home in Hilton Head Island, SC on the median income?
The median household income is about $70,000 a year. Under standard 28/36 lending rules that supports a home price around $268,692 with 20% down — below the $780,000 typical price, so buyers often need a larger down payment or a co-borrower.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hilton Head Island, SC?
Typical asking rent is about $2,200 a month. The full owner payment on a median home is near $4,953, so owning costs roughly $2,753 more per month before tax effects, maintenance, and any appreciation.
How much are property taxes in Hilton Head Island, SC?
The effective property tax rate in the core county is about 0.90% of market value — roughly $7,020 a year on the typical home. Your exact rate depends on the municipality and any exemptions.
Are home prices in Hilton Head Island, SC rising or falling?
Home values are up about 3% over the past year. South Carolina's 4% assessment ratio only applies to an owner's primary residence — Hilton Head's large stock of second homes and rental villas is instead assessed at 6%, roughly doubling the effective tax rate for non-resident owners. Barrier-island hurricane exposure keeps insurance among the highest in the state.

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