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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Amelia Stewart

Biggest downsides of living in Goose Creek?

Hey everyone, I've been here for 10 years and Homes are going for about $279,500 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour,...

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Nathan Cruz

Why I chose Goose Creek over bigger cities

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 28-year-old accountant and Homes are going for about $279,500 on average. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I overthinking this? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface...

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Caroline Baker

Weekend activities in Goose Creek?

First post here. Am I overthinking this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Lillian C.

Is Goose Creek still affordable?

First post here. We have two kids and Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $279,500, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $279,500 on average. Median household income is $87,437, which feels pretty solid for the area. People here are genuine...

29 replies 0 upvotes housing
Rylee Collins

Working in Goose Creek -salaries realistic?

Household incomes average around $87,437 in Goose Creek. It's a a smaller city city with about 46,964 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for Goose Creek? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Eli T.

Pros and cons of Goose Creek after 8 years

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $279,500, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 46,964 people. Homes are going for about $279,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Goose Creek sits at 240.0 per 100K. Prop...

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Rylee Collins

Moving to Goose Creek for work -advice?

Hi all, Median household income is $87,437, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Appreciate any input.

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sunny_nolan64

Goose Creek vs Chicago -which is better?

Been meaning to ask this. You can expect to pay around $1,611 for rent here. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $279,500 on average. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 46,964 people. I'd say it's be...

7 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
Rylee

Why I chose Goose Creek over bigger cities

Alright, I've been here for 5 years and Homes are going for about $279,500 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 46,964 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for Goose Creek? Thanks for reading. There's a real sense of community in certain ne...

2 replies 22 upvotes living
Rylee

Goose Creek job market vs Pittsburgh

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 46,964, Goose Creek is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $279,500, which seems about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech...

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Kayden Roberts

Best coffee shops in Goose Creek?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 30-year-old nurse and The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in...

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Nathan Cruz

Best neighborhoods to rent in Goose Creek?

Random thought, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,611 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 46,964 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective.

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sunny_nolan64

The good and bad of living in Goose Creek

The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $87,437 in Goose Creek. The median home value here is around $279,500, which seems about average. Median household income is $87,437, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up...

2 replies 14 upvotes living
Hunter M.

Dog-friendly places in Goose Creek?

Random thought, I'm a 34-year-old police officer and You can expect to pay around $1,611 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 46,964 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? TIA! It's not perfect, but the community is solid. T...

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Sebastian W.

Most overrated things about Goose Creek

We're a young couple and With a population of 46,964, Goose Creek is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $279,500, which seems about average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective. Thanks for...

20 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
Hunter M.

Studio apartments in Goose Creek -options?

Random thought, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $279,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Goose Creek sits at 240.0 per 100K. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,611 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the c...

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Lillian C.

Why I chose Goose Creek over bigger cities

Been living here since 2024. Median household income is $87,437, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $87,437 in Goose Creek. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thoughts? Any help is appreciated...

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