Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Corner Perk
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Heyward House Historic Center
Museum
Bluffton High School Football Stadium
Stadium
Old South Golf Links
Attraction
Food and Drink (12) F
Agave
Bar
Peaceful Henry's
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Ronnie's Bakery & Cakes by Lou
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Kelly's Tavern
Bar
Kelly's Tavern
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
China Wok
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Groceries (5) F
The Sugaree
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Saint Joseph's Park
Park
Dubois Park
Park
Martin Family Park
Park
Bluffton Swimming Pool
Park
Bluffton Swimming Pool
Park
Michael C. Riley Sports Complex
Park
Wright Family Park
Park
Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
Park
Oscar Frazier Fitness Trail
Park
Oscar Fraizer Park
Park
Bluffton Recreation Center
Park
Village at Olde Town Park
Park
Tanger Gazebo
Park
Westbury Estates Playground
Playground
Meadowbrook Community Park
Park
Bluffton Buckwalter Rec Center
Park
Shops (3) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
Messex One Stop Service
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Jockey
Clothing
Soma
Clothing
Parker's
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Eddie Bauer
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
Columbia
Clothing
The Cosmetics Company
Beauty
Sunglass Hut
Optician
Book Warehouse
Books
Johnston & Murphy
Shoes
Nike
Clothing
Circle K
Convenience Store
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Bluffton.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Bluffton is 121/100 - which is 30% higher than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime A+

Bluffton crime rates are 654 per 100k, which is 77% lower than South Carolina
Property Crime
585 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
69 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Bluffton is $85,844 - which is 83% higher than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$85,844
A+
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Bluffton Township Fire District Station 30
Fire Station
Bluffton Police Department
Police
Affordable Health Care
Doctor
Bluffton Township Fire District Station 33
Fire Station
Hampton Lake Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

Bluffton home prices are $299,700 - which is 109% higher than South Carolina
Home Price
$299,700
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26%
A+
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio)
B-
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schools B

The Bluffton graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
59%
D+
High School Grad. Rates
90%
B+
Elementary Schools (10) D-
Michael C. Riley Elementary
May River Montessori School
Red Cedar Elementary
Bluffton Middle
Bluffton Elementary
H. E. Mccracken Middle
Cross Schools
High Schools (2) F
Bluffton High
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ratings F

Bluffton has an overall rating of 47% from 34 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (31)
From AreaVibes
A+
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  • Bluffton has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Bluffton crime rates are 77% lower than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Bluffton is 30% higher than the South Carolina average
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Fear the Bluffton State of Mind 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 31, 2018) Are to looking to visit on vacation? Then your options include bed-bug ridden hellhole motels, poorly constructed townhomes next to trailers bought by out of state investors or a mediocre resort that'll cost you 2000+ a night (with nothing included). You'll spend an hour walking ...Read More up and down an admittedly cute downtown area, and maybe rent a boat to go get eaten alive by insects. And that's about it. There's nothing to do here unless your a golf addict, in which case I'm sure you've already stopped reading my review.The place caters to a specific demographic of retiree. Specifically, the demographic with lots of money they are willing to piss away on nothing. The outlets all just carry cheap overseas made knock-off clothes that'll last two or three washings before they fall apart. The local restaurants are either filthy or just reheat frozen premade food. The barbeque joints are uninspired and overpriced. The bars are specifically to cater to the over-60-southener-crowd, with local sports and Civil War history making up a majority of their trivia nights. The local bands are laughably forgettable. And all the bars close at midnight anyway. Downtown becomes a giant speed-trap at about 11 pm, with the MPH changing every block or two and cops hiding around every corner. If someone does break into your house, the police are unlikely to even file a report, unless you get your insurance comapny involved, desperate to keep the crime-rate artificially low.Oh and be prepared to evacuate every August when a Hurricane hits. There's been one every year for the past four years, but the local's here don't trust things like climate science. Can we talk for a second about distrust in science? The grocery stores here literally pay people to get flu vaccines and no one will take them, with the flu season down here getting so bad you practically have to bar yourself in your house for a few months if you don't want to catch a cold. Of course that won't stop the bugs and other vectors, especially if you live in an HOA (which you probably will) that has some scammy committee members getting kickbacks under the table for one thing or another (I've heard "that's just how we do things here" from at least two different people). And if you take them to court? Well, it'll be at least a year of filing paperwork and paying court fees until the judge will even see you, at which point the other side is free to bring in a team of attorneys even if its small claims court...and if they are an "established business" you'd better believe no one in town will represent you...especially if the plaintiff is related to one of 12 families that "built this town".The roads are always falling into disrepair. The bridges around town are all structurally unsound and ready to collapse. The town is ready to slip into the ocean and...well, we won't be losing much. Read Less
Bluffton Is a Fraud 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 31, 2018) Five years ago, via the net, I discovered the cutest town: Bluffton. Unfortunately, the reality is not as cute. Those beautiful homes with the great low prices pictured on the net, in reality, are plastic dumps with zero construction standards. Entirely unlivable. There are no fo ...Read More od handling regulations and the restaurants here will definitely make you sick unless you are already malnourished, obese and used to the filth. The locals are rude, crude, and uncouth. There is no such thing as an indoors voice; yelling is perfectly acceptable, anywhere. Even grocery shopping is a challenge. Bluffton shoppers see nothing wrong with parking themselves next to their cart and blocking all other shoppers access to products. And if you say "please excuse me", they have no idea you are even there. But if you move there cart out of the way, well they'll give ya what for. In fact, every social exchange I have had in the five years I have endured Bluffton, outside of workers being paid to be somewhat polite, has magically turned into a confrontation. I have been run out of three homes, had my car kicked in and my tires flattened. Bluffton, you win. I'm outta here. Read Less
Bluffton, SC is a Scenic, Lovely Place to Call Home 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Bluffton, South Carolina looks like something you would see on a postcard or a watercolor painting of a pretty little small town full of charm. Everywhere you look there's something to see. Living in Bluffton is a real pleasure and it is mostly because of the wonderful people who ...Read More live here. Everyone always has a smile and a wave. The schools could do with a little work, but the crime rate is low and the weather is beautiful and mild nearly all year long. The job market is healthy, and that is very important these days.

Bluffton is one of the best areas in the state for finding something to do nearly any time. Take a tour of the Tybee Island Light Station and Museum, the Palmetto Oaks Sculpture Garden, head out to Hilton Head for Zipline Hilton Head or enjoy Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah. When you're all adventured out, enjoy peaceful living in a small, charming little town. There's lots to do and see in this great little place! Read Less
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Bluffton, SC is a Scenic, Lovely Place to Call Home 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Bluffton, South Carolina looks like something you would see on a postcard or a watercolor painting of a pretty little small town full of charm. Everywhere you look there's something to see. Living in Bluffton is a real pleasure and it is mostly because of the wonderful people who ...Read More live here. Everyone always has a smile and a wave. The schools could do with a little work, but the crime rate is low and the weather is beautiful and mild nearly all year long. The job market is healthy, and that is very important these days.

Bluffton is one of the best areas in the state for finding something to do nearly any time. Take a tour of the Tybee Island Light Station and Museum, the Palmetto Oaks Sculpture Garden, head out to Hilton Head for Zipline Hilton Head or enjoy Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah. When you're all adventured out, enjoy peaceful living in a small, charming little town. There's lots to do and see in this great little place! Read Less

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bluffton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Saint Joseph's Park
      Dubois Park
      Martin Family Park
      Bluffton Swimming Pool
      Bluffton Swimming Pool
      Michael C. Riley Sports Complex
      Wright Family Park
      Bluffton Oyster Factory Park

      Entertainment

      Heyward House Historic Center
      Bluffton High School Football Stadium
      Old South Golf Links

      Food & Drink

      Agave
      Peaceful Henry's
      Chipotle
      Panera Bread
      Ronnie's Bakery & Cakes by Lou
      KFC
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Chick-fil-A

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bluffton? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Bluffton.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Bluffton a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Affordable Health Care