Who are Hilton Head Island Residents?

Those that have decided to make Hilton Head Island their home come from all across the country and all parts of the world. People choose to live here for a number of reasons; warm, tropical year round climate, world class beaches, renowned golf courses, top rated tennis facilities, shopping & dining, the list goes on and on. Hilton Head Island is home to over 33,000 full-time residents and has grown enough to support all the services associated with a small city; i.e. exceptional schools (public and private), a full sized hospital and medical center, town government, a wide array of financial institutions and churches as well as art centers, shopping centers and all types of businesses. With an average age in the mid-40's, the typical Hilton Head Island resident is just as likely to be a career and family-oriented professional as an empty nester. Early retirees account for just over 25% of the population. Young professionals have found the area to be unmatched as a town in which to work and raise a family. With access to nature, wildlife, sports and all types of schools, children thrive on Hilton Head Island.

Hilton Head Island serves two purposes. One is a residential community and the other is a vacation destination. Hilton Head Island plays host to over 2 million visitors a year with almost 60,000 people inhabiting the island at any one time during the season. With all these people in one area you would think there would be animosity. Quite the contrary, visitors and 'locals' co-exist very well and the areas reputation for tasteful tranquility precedes itself. The commercial hubbub does not disrupt the island community. What unifies Islander's and visitors alike is an abiding love and respect for the nature that surrounds us and a desire to preserve the areas special way of life.

There are always pluses and minuses when making a move. When moving to Hilton Head Island the pluses far outweigh the minuses. Moving to this area means fresh air, tree lined roads, warm subtropical climate, world class amenities, top rated beaches and more. A move to Hilton Head Island is, without a doubt, a move in the right direction. You will soon discover it is more than a place to visit; it's an amazing place to live.