At a Glance
Median Income
$141,037
$66,247 per capita
Home Value
$494,500
Zillow: $599,590
Median Rent
$1,307/mo
14.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
1,449/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.7%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Tega Cay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tega Cay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tega Cay a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tega Cay residents earn a median household income of $141,037 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,247. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,635 business establishments, including 410 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tega Cay is $494,500 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $599,590. Median rent is $1,307/month, with 14.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Tega Cay reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,449/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
65.7% of adults in Tega Cay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tega Cay has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population13,267
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density2,903/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,037
Per Capita$66,247
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$11,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$494,500
Rent$1,307
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$599,590
Housing Units4,802
Rent Burden14.6%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property1,449/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary9/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death11,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation619 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.7%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+32.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Tega Cay was built in 2005.
25.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 410 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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