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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
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
44
Violent Crime/100K
1,449 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, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$494,500 home value, $1,307/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$494,500
75% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,307/mo
12% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.2%
30% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,802
Median year built: 2005
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$494,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$599,590
Median Sale Price
$555,000
Median List Price
$564,999
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
85.2%
Owner-Occupied
14.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$928/mo
1 Bedroom
$982/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,155/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,450/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,699/mo
Census median rent:
$1,307/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
106 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
24
Price Drops
12.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$224
Active Inventory
71
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
14.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
53% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2005
Average age of housing stock: 21 years
Homeownership Rate
85.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $494,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $599,590 |
| Median Sale Price | $555,000 |
| Median List Price | $564,999 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $224 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,307 |
| FMR Studio | $928 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $982 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,155 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,450 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,699 |
Market
| Days on Market | 106 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 12.7% |
| Homes Sold | 24 |
| Active Inventory | 71 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $224 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 85.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,802 |
| Median Year Built | 2005 |
| Rent Burden | 14.6% |