Is Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Hilton Head Island housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 201 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 9%, homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $769,667. Overall, Hilton Head Island is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Beaufort County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Hilton Head Island ranks #108 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 27 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Seabrook 29940 (0% sold over asking) or Daufuskie Island 29915 (0% sold over asking), while Beaufort 29906 (9% sold over asking) and Beaufort 29907 (9% sold over asking) are even more competitive.