Hardeeville, from traveler's rest stop to a hub of development
Once called the "Lowcountry Host," Hardeeville is a small South Carolina city of 10,000 residents on the Georgia state line. Since its inception, it has been considered a central transportation hub for its many major thoroughfares. Only 22 miles from the popular vacation destination of Hilton Head and the shores of the Atlantic, Hardeeville has garnered more long-term attraction in recent years. From 2010 to 2020, the population increased by 150%. "Hardeeville's growth has just been insane. It used to have about two hotels and a gas station," says Maria Skrip, broker and co-owner of Re/Max Dream, who's been selling homes in the area for 15 years. "When people talk about Hardeeville now, they're mostly talking about the new development. I see it becoming a suburb of Savannah and Hilton Head." Major employers include trade services, the education industry and manufacturing.
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Sun City Hilton Head is the largest active adult community in South Carolina.
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The new communities of Sun City and Hilton Head Lakes
In the wake of Hardeeville's population boom, several gated communities, such as Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head and Riverton Pointe , have popped up. The city has garnered the most attention for Sun City Hilton Head , an active 55-plus community. "Beaufort County is full in terms of building, so new developments started up in Jasper," Skrip says. "In five years, at the rate Hardeeville is growing, you won't even recognize it. Builders have bought a ton of land and plan to keep going." The median sales price in Hardeeville is $475,000, slightly higher than the national median.
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Pickleball is one of the more popular past times of Oldfield community members.
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Schooling in Jasper County
The city is served by the Jasper County School District, rated a C on Niche. Elementary and middle school-aged students can attend classes at the Hardeeville South Campus, but once high school begins, they'll need to go to nearby Ridgeland. Hardeeville has one charter school, the B-minus-rated Royal Live Oaks Academy of Arts & Sciences. The University of South Carolina Beaufort-Bluffton Campus is located just outside city limits to the east, near the community of Okatie.
Hardeeville Elementary School is a rich and diverse environment for students to learn.
May River High School is a highly-rated High school.
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Exploring Sergeant Jasper Park
The Hardeeville Recreation Complex, downtown by City Hall, is central for year-round sports for all ages. On Hardeeville's north side is Sergeant Jasper Park, one of its most popular green spaces because of the lake views, walking trails and recreation areas. One of Hardeeville's main draws, of course, is its proximity to the coast. "You're only 30 minutes from the beach, if that," Skrip says. "Who doesn't want to be that close to the ocean? Many people in Hardeeville are just as big fishing and boating enthusiasts as anyone in the area." The small city is also invested in community events, from holiday festivities along Main Street to the annual Catfish Festival in September.
The Sun City Hilton Head residents compete against each other in a softball league.
Sun City Hilton Head locals are only 20 minutes away from the intracoastal waterways.
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The future of the commercial scene in Hardeeville
While Hardeeville has a small number of local restaurants and businesses on Highway 46, also considered Main Street, most shopping centers are located along Route 278 to Bluffton. Big-box stores, chain restaurants and national retail are found in pockets within this 15-mile stretch. "They're building a Buc-ee's off Exit 8, which is the main exit for Hardeeville," Skrip says, referring to the convenience store chain that has become wildly popular in southern states. "It's the start of what I think will be a huge commercial boom."
Sun City Hilton Head residents are only 20 minutes away from the popular Crazy Crab restaurant.
Sun City Hilton Head residents can do their weekly shopping at the near by Publix.
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The many routes of the "Lowcountry Host"
The city has heavily traveled thoroughfares intersecting and surrounding it, including but not limited to Interstate 95, and Routes 17 and 278. "We don't have the traffic like Charleston. The city saw what was coming in terms of growth and widened the main roads," Skrip says. "I'd guess Highway 46 is next; that's our back road to Savannah." Palmetto Breeze Transit operates public transportation, and there is a major bus stop off Independence Boulevard just north of downtown. Coastal Carolina Hospital, the largest medical provider for the city, can also be found in the northern area. Hardeeville is only 16 miles from the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
Hardeeville's crime statistics and weather trends
Data from the Hardeeville Police Department shows that violent crime rates have fallen nearly 30% from 2021 to 2022, while property crime rates have risen about 40%.
Hardeeville has hot summers and mild winters, with lows rarely dropping below 35 F. Being just 22 miles from the coast, hurricanes and severe storms are a risk for the city.
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