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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC real estate market (29926) currently shows 278 active listings, with 80 pending sales. Homes are averaging 72 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 75 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

The median listing price has fallen 12.8% year-over-year, from $699,000 to $609,250.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 25,384  ·  Density: 341.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $95,090

Typical home value: $531,197  ·  Homeownership: 79.1%

Market Overview

Active Listings
278
⇧ 36.9% vs 203 last year
Pending
80
29% pending ratio
Median Price
$609,250
⇩ 12.8% vs $699,000 last year
Average Price
$938,200
⇩ 2.4% vs $961,177 last year
Days on Market
72
— vs 72 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$374
⇧ 2.2% vs $366/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,843 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 278 this year vs 203 last year
  • Days on market: 72 now vs 72 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $609,250 (-12.8% YoY)
  • Average: $938,200 (-2.4% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 26.6 miles — 2,098 listings ($1,727,898,224 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
29926Hilton Head Island, SC 299260.0 mi242$233,964,390$701,125$966,795
29910Bluffton, SC 299107.8 mi485$602,593,100$689,500$1,242,460
29909Okatie, SC 299099.8 mi405$338,295,285$571,075$835,297
29915Daufuskie Island, SC 2991510.6 mi40$36,380,040$728,725$909,501
29906Beaufort, SC 2990614.9 mi110$57,528,790$414,432$522,989
31328Tybee Island, GA 3132817.2 mi118$121,469,318$776,250$1,029,401
29927Hardeeville, SC 2992717.6 mi168$89,638,416$495,975$533,562
31404Savannah, GA 3140421.7 mi176$67,392,864$325,000$382,914
29936Ridgeland, SC 2993621.8 mi133$77,974,309$367,740$586,273
29940Seabrook, SC 2994022.7 mi18$28,450,026$862,125$1,580,557
31415Savannah, GA 3141524.3 mi68$15,204,188$221,150$223,591
31406Savannah, GA 3140626.3 mi112$52,192,000$334,974$466,000
31408Savannah, GA 3140826.6 mi23$6,815,498$278,725$296,326

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926?

As of September 2026, there are 278 active listings in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (zip code 29926), compared to 203 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926?

The median listing price in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926 is $609,250 as of September 2026, a 12.8% decrease from $699,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC?

Homes in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926 spend an average of 72 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 72 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 75 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

How much can I save on real estate commission in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC?

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