salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income. Most homes (76.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,160 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other South Carolina cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of South Carolina. It is number 51 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hardeeville?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hardeeville
| Size | Hardeeville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,552 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,445 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,906 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hardeeville overall?
Everyday prices in South Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hardeeville, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hardeeville
Life in Hardeeville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hardeeville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,913 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $488,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hardeeville, SC?
Renting in Hardeeville costs a median of about $1,479 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Hardeeville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,160 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hardeeville cheap or expensive?
Hardeeville is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $84,517. It ranks 51st cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hardeeville?
The median homeowner in Hardeeville pays $3,559 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Hardeeville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in South Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hardeeville?
The median home value in Hardeeville is $488,900, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.
10,871 people live in Hardeeville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.