What are the schools like in Hardeeville, SC?

Hardeeville is served primarily by Jasper 01. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

What is the median household income in Hardeeville?

The median household income in Hardeeville, SC is $75,948 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.0%.

What is the weather like in Hardeeville, SC?

Hardeeville has an average high temperature of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches.

Hardeeville, SC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hardeeville, SC affordable or expensive?

Hardeeville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hardeeville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $429,400 and the median rent is $1,392 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hardeeville, SC?

Hardeeville has a violent crime rate of 160.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1506.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hardeeville, SC a Good Place to Live?

Hardeeville is a small town of 8,048 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $75,948 and a 9.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Hardeeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hardeeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hardeeville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.7

Hardeeville's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hardeeville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hardeeville, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$429,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,392	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,948	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hardeeville's violent crime rate is 160.1 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

160.1 /100k

Property Crime

1506.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hardeeville is served primarily by Jasper 01. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hardeeville, SC	National Avg
School District	Jasper 01	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hardeeville sees average highs of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Hardeeville, SC
Average High — January	61.4°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	50.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Hardeeville, SC	National Avg
Population	8,048	—
Median Age	60.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	8.2%	22.2%
65 and over	37.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bluffton, SC 9 mi Rincon, GA 11 mi Port Wentworth, GA 12 mi Ridgeland, SC 14 mi Springfield, GA 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Hardeeville

Hardeeville, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29927

Hardeeville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hardeeville, SC affordable or expensive?

Hardeeville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hardeeville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $429,400 and median rent is $1,392/month.

What is the crime rate in Hardeeville, SC?

Hardeeville's violent crime rate is 160.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1506.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hardeeville?

Public schools in Hardeeville are operated by Jasper 01. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 42.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hardeeville, SC a good place to live?

Hardeeville, SC has a population of 8,048, a median household income of $75,948, and an unemployment rate of 9.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hardeeville?

Hardeeville averages 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hardeeville?

Hardeeville, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29927.

What is the population of Hardeeville?

The population of Hardeeville, South Carolina is 8,048 with a median age of 60.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hardeeville?

Key numbers for living in Hardeeville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $429,400, median household income $75,948, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hardeeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.