Charleston metro, SC relocation guide
Moving to Daufuskie Island, SC
$576,400Median home value
Beaufort CountyArea
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About Daufuskie Island
A ferry-access-only Sea Island between Hilton Head and Savannah, reached by boat from Hilton Head, Bluffton, or Savannah. The island blends private golf communities like Haig Point with artisan communities, historic churches and unpaved roads under live oaks. Residents are a mix of full-time islanders, second-home owners who embrace the car-free, off-the-grid pace.
Home prices in Daufuskie Island
The median home value in Daufuskie Island is $576,400.
Top places in Daufuskie Island
- Haig Point — the island's signature private waterfront community with golf
- Bloody Point — historic beach and the island's former lighthouse station area
- Daufuskie Island Rum Company — distillery in the historic Maryfield Schoolhouse
- Melrose Beach — quiet Atlantic shoreline on the island's east side
Commuting from Daufuskie Island
- The island is boat-access only; ferries run from Hilton Head, about 30-45 minutes.
- Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes including the ferry.
- No roads to the mainland; golf carts are the primary mode of transport.
Daufuskie Island FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Daufuskie Island, SC?
The median home value in Daufuskie Island is $576,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Daufuskie Island, SC?
The island is boat-access only; ferries run from Hilton Head, about 30-45 minutes.
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.