Hilton Head Island, SC vs Ormond Beach, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hilton Head Island
65.7
#1612 nationally
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Ormond Beach leads in walk score (21 vs 13). Hilton Head Island leads in median household income ($93,694 vs $65,238). Ormond Beach leads in cost of living index (108 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hilton Head Island, SC | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1612) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 38,097 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $786,417 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $93,694 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | R+21.8 |
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65.7 Score
Hilton Head Island, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$786,417
Population
38,097
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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