Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island, SC
Living in Forest Beach
Bikeability71
Walkability20
Commute87
Public Transit22
Affordability36
Public Safety62
Airports44
Hospitals22
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.2kPopulation-19 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
52%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial1%
Education
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$469kMedian Home Value+$116k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$517Median Monthly Rent-$372 (2010–19)
16%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached23%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198940%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more10%
House Heating Type
Electricity95%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Beach
United States45
South Carolina43
Hilton Head Island Metro Area45
Beaufort County47
Property Crime in Forest Beach
United States48
South Carolina52
Hilton Head Island Metro Area32
Beaufort County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Beach
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding48
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island, SC
Heritage Academy
1 miles, N
Hilton Head Preparatory School
1 miles, W
Hilton Head Christian Academy
6 miles, NE
St Francis Catholic School
6 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island, SC
University of South Carolina Beaufort
17 miles, NW
Savannah State University
20 miles, SW
Savannah College of Art and Design
20 miles, W
South University-Savannah
23 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island, SC
Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
6 miles, NE
NH Beaufort
18 miles, N
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, N
Memorial University Medical Center
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island, SC
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
26 miles, W
Charleston Airforce Base-International Airport
67 miles, NE
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
74 miles, SW
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
110 miles, NW