The Town FilesGoose Creek, South Carolina
City in Berkeley County · population 45,946 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $306,000
- Household income
- $88,178
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 34.0
Goose Creek is a city of 45,946 people in Berkeley County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $306,000, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 90% of South Carolina towns, more of a college town than 82% of South Carolina towns, more upscale than 81% of South Carolina towns.
How Goose Creek ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Goose Creek is worth $306,000, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $88,178, which is more affordable than 49% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,690 a month. 68.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Goose Creek | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $306,000 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,690 | $937 |
| Median household income | $88,178 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 68.2% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Goose Creek
| People | Goose Creek | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.2% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.7% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 14.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 87.8% |
Weather in Goose Creek
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 38.9°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 22 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goose Creek since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 10, 1998 about 1.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 30, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 125 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 8, 1984.
Severe weather in Berkeley County since 1996
Berkeley County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Berkeley County
Berkeley County had 66,943 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,211 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Goose Creek itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Goose Creek
15 public schools with 13,202 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | 9-12 | 2,710 | 16.4 |
| Goose Creek High | 9-12 | 2,002 | 17.9 |
| Sedgefield Middle | 6-8 | 948 | 15.8 |
| Devon Forest Elementary | PK-5 | 938 | 15.9 |
| Goose Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 928 | 15.7 |
| Mevers School of Excellence (charter) | K-8 | 873 | 13.4 |
| Westview Middle | 6-8 | 834 | 17.4 |
| Boulder Bluff Elementary | PK-5 | 663 | 15.8 |
| Westview Primary | PK-2 | 663 | 16.2 |
| Mount Holly Elementary | PK-5 | 576 | 15.2 |
| Westview Elementary | 3-5 | 527 | 17.0 |
| Marrington Elementary | PK-5 | 448 | 14.9 |
Towns near Goose Creek
- Hanahan, SC4.4 mi · 20,325 people · home $374,800
- Ladson, SC5.8 mi · 15,550 people · home $234,900
- North Charleston, SC6.2 mi · 114,852 people · home $302,200
- Sangaree, SC7.2 mi · 7,781 people · home $251,800
- Summerville, SC9.9 mi · 50,915 people · home $328,100
- Charleston, SC11.7 mi · 150,227 people · home $509,700
- Moncks Corner, SC14.2 mi · 13,297 people · home $333,200
- Mount Pleasant, SC15.4 mi · 90,801 people · home $748,500
Goose Creek questions
Is Goose Creek, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Goose Creek scores better for retirees than 19% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 13%. 12.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.0).
How much does a house cost in Goose Creek?
The median owner-occupied home in Goose Creek is valued at $306,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,178, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,690 a month.
What is the weather like in Goose Creek?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 38.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Goose Creek get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goose Creek since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 10, 1998. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)