Tega Cay, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Gaston County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
13,267
Population
2,903/sq mi density
$141,037
Median Income
$66,247 per capita
$494,500
Home Value
$599,590 Zillow
$1,307
Median Rent
14.6% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
28
Violent Crime/100K
325 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$141,037 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$494,500 home value, $1,307/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
28 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Tega Cay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 619 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,903/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0393°N, 81.0106°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gaston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in |
Tega Cay has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and October the driest (3.0").