Fairhope, AL 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.
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Hilton Head Island
65.7
#1612 nationally
Fairhope leads in crime level (3.0 vs 5.2). Hilton Head Island leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 24.7 min). Fairhope leads in cost of living index (118 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairhope, AL | Hilton Head Island, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1262) | 65.7 (#1612) |
| Population | 24,974 | 38,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,256 | $786,417 |
| Median Household Income | $85,456 | $93,694 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 13 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+14.5 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Hilton Head Island has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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D
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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