Bartow, FL vs Hilton Head Island, SC
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.
Bartow
70.9
#1042 nationally
Hilton Head Island
65.7
#1612 nationally
Hilton Head Island leads in crime level (5.2 vs 13.5). Bartow leads in walk score (26 vs 13). Hilton Head Island leads in median household income ($93,694 vs $60,974).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bartow, FL | Hilton Head Island, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1042) | 65.7 (#1612) |
| Population | 20,584 | 38,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,961 | $786,417 |
| Median Household Income | $60,974 | $93,694 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | R+14.5 |
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70.9 Score
Bartow, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,961
Population
20,584
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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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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