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The Beaufort County economy is anchored by Hospitality & resort tourism, Real estate & second-home market, and Marine & boating, with leading employers including The Sea Pines Resort, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, SERG Restaurant Group, and The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa.

Transportation corridors including US 278 (William Hilton Parkway) / Cross Island Parkway (SC 530), Bluffton Parkway, SC 170 (Okatie Highway); air access through Hilton Head Island Airport and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.

From the neighborhoods and communities of Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes, Shipyard Plantation, Forest Beach (North & South), Hilton Head Plantation to the campuses of University of South Carolina Beaufort, Technical College of the Lowcountry, the Lowcountry economy spans manufacturing, services, hospitality, healthcare, and small-business growth.

HEREHiltonHead tracks every layer of the Hilton Head economy: corporate relocations, retail openings, restaurant launches, workforce trends, commercial real estate, and the government decisions that shape how businesses grow — in partnership with the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. If it affects business in Beaufort County, it's HERE.

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Retail

A regional furniture group is finalizing a lease on 18,000 sq ft at a major Hilton Head retail center, according to sources close to the deal. The signing is expected by end of month, with a target opening of late Q3.

2h ago · HEREHiltonHead Staff Read more →

Jobs

The Sea Pines Resort posted dozens of open positions this week across production, technical, and support roles. Wages and benefits competitive with regional market rates.

4h ago · Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Read more →

Development

Hilton Head City Council is set to consider a multi-million-dollar streetscape and infrastructure investment for the downtown core, according to recently posted agenda materials.

6h ago · City of Hilton Head Agenda Read more →

Corporate

A major Hilton Head-area employer confirmed internally that contract positions in its digital and operations units will shift to full-time employment, following strong recent quarterly performance.

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Weekly Sector Index

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Manufacturing 48 stories EXPANDING

Technology 88 stories EXPANDING

Real Estate 45 stories EXPANDING

Retail 52 stories EXPANDING

Hospitality 6 stories EXPANDING

Healthcare 20 stories EXPANDING

Logistics 33 stories EXPANDING

Education 25 stories EXPANDING

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5.4%

Unemployment Rate

▲ +20.0% YOY

BLS via FRED · Feb 2026

$284K

Median Home Price

Redfin (Feb 2026)

Beaufort County

2.8%

Office Vacancy (CBD)

▼ 31.2% YOY

Colliers · Q3 2025

$3.5B

Active Dev Pipeline

20 projects · 1,024 jobs

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Total Employment 0.2K ▼ 0.2% YOY

County Population 381 ▲ +3.0% YOY

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The Sea Pines Resort announced a significant expansion at its Beaufort County operations this week, with leadership joining state and local officials for the announcement.

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Corporate

Major Hilton Head Employer Announces Workplace Policy Update Affecting Hundreds of Corporate Staff

April 30, 2026

The company cited internal performance data as the driver behind the decision, which affects several hundred corporate employees in the…

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Real Estate

Beaufort County Approves Major Mixed-Use Development Project

April 30, 2026

The project includes residential, Class A office space, and an anchored retail center with multiple national brands confirmed for the…

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Healthcare Expansion Announced for the Lowcountry Region

April 30, 2026

A multi-facility expansion is projected to create hundreds of clinical and support roles across Hilton Head and surrounding South Carolina…

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