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Hilton Head Island, SC vs Medford, OR

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Are people in Medford older or younger than people in Hilton Head Island?
- The Median Age in Medford is 21.4 years younger than in Hilton Head Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Hilton Head Island?
- Medford housing costs are 48.0% less expensive than Hilton Head Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Hilton Head Island?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 2.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hilton Head Island.

Things to do in Hilton Head Island?
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina lies within Beaufort County giving people a variety of outdoor activities around Sea Pines Forest Preserve or Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge combined with shops like The Village at Wexford Shopping Center and job prospects through Coastal Carolina Hospital

Things to do in Medford?
Medford, Oregon provides a perfect blend between modern life and stunning views of nearby Crater Lake National Park or Starvation Creek State Park.

 Hilton Head Island, SCMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$87,884  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$724,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hilton Head Island    21 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Unfortunately Beaufort county is full of transplanted northerners who do nothing but whine and cry about everything. They leave the north to come to the south and then  More

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We got a second home on Hilton Head Island 10 years ago to get away from the Canadian winter weather. It took about 3 days to realize this is where we want to be  More

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I have watched HHI change remarkably in the 40 years I have lived there. Development really started in 1979 and the early residents were explorers and drop outs who  More

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Reviews for Medford    51 Reviews

Our family moved to Medford in early 2017 and we cannot wait to leave. Every summer since we arrived has been filled with oppressive and persistent smoke to the point  More

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My husband and I semi-retired here in 2014 after considering several around the same size in terms of population. We love the four seasons here as well as the gorgeous  More

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We have lived here for 12 years now and find it to be a great place to live. When I read a post that blames Trump for the homeless population and how, "things will be  More

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