The Town FilesHardeeville, South Carolina
City in Jasper County · population 7,473 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $488,900
- Household income
- $78,365
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 61.4
Hardeeville is a city of 7,473 people in Jasper County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $488,900, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks more seaside character than 92% of South Carolina towns, better for cycling than 85% of South Carolina towns, quieter than 84% of South Carolina towns.
How Hardeeville ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hardeeville is worth $488,900, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 6.2 times the median household income of $78,365, which is more affordable than 7% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,406 a month. 76.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hardeeville | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $488,900 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,406 | $937 |
| Median household income | $78,365 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.8% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 2014 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in Hardeeville
| People | Hardeeville | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.4 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 39.7% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 9.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.6% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.9% | — |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 87.8% |
Weather in Hardeeville
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 40.0°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 22 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hardeeville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 15, 2008 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 14, 2006.
Severe weather in Jasper County since 1996
Jasper County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Jasper County
Jasper County had 10,961 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,877 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Hardeeville itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Hardeeville
3 public schools with 1,939 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch (charter) | K-12 | 666 | 13.6 |
| Hardeeville Elementary | PK-5 | 647 | 15.8 |
| Hardeeville Junior /Senior High | 6-12 | 626 | 16.1 |
Towns near Hardeeville
- Bluffton, SC8.6 mi · 27,716 people · home $492,100
- Rincon, GA11.4 mi · 10,934 people · home $251,600
- Port Wentworth, GA12.0 mi · 10,878 people · home $228,100
- Ridgeland, SC13.9 mi · 3,758 people · home $228,400
- Garden City, GA16.4 mi · 10,289 people · home $169,400
- Springfield, GA16.9 mi · 2,703 people · home $196,000
- Thunderbolt, GA17.9 mi · 2,556 people · home $334,600
- Pooler, GA18.2 mi · 25,711 people · home $322,400
Hardeeville questions
Is Hardeeville, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hardeeville scores better for retirees than 81% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 84%. 39.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.4).
How much does a house cost in Hardeeville?
The median owner-occupied home in Hardeeville is valued at $488,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,365, so homes cost about 6.2 times income. Median rent is $1,406 a month.
What is the weather like in Hardeeville?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 40.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Hardeeville get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hardeeville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 15, 2008. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)