At a Glance
Median Income
$112,083
$54,808 per capita
Home Value
$326,900
Zillow: $612,615
Violent Crime
0/100K
265/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Goose Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goose Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goose Creek a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goose Creek residents earn a median household income of $112,083 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,808. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goose Creek is $326,900 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $612,615. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Goose Creek reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 265/100K.
Education
57.2% of adults in Goose Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goose Creek has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population300
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density5,000/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,083
Per Capita$54,808
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A+
Home Value$326,900
Rent
Ownership92.7%
Zillow$612,615
Housing Units128
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property265/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation649 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute19 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Goose Creek was founded in 1969.
The median home in Goose Creek was built in 1966.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.
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