Clearwater, 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.
Clearwater
70.9
#1044 nationally
Hilton Head Island
65.7
#1612 nationally
Clearwater leads in walk score (42 vs 13). Hilton Head Island leads in median household income ($93,694 vs $59,358). Clearwater leads in cost of living index (111 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clearwater, FL | Hilton Head Island, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1044) | 65.7 (#1612) |
| Population | 116,850 | 38,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $346,065 | $786,417 |
| Median Household Income | $59,358 | $93,694 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.2 | R+14.5 |
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70.9 Score
Clearwater, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$346,065
Population
116,850
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
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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