The Town FilesMoncks Corner, South Carolina
Town in Berkeley County · population 13,297 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $333,200
- Household income
- $91,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 35.4
Moncks Corner is a town of 13,297 people in Berkeley County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $333,200, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of South Carolina towns, more of a college town than 85% of South Carolina towns, more upscale than 76% of South Carolina towns.
How Moncks Corner 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 Moncks Corner is worth $333,200, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $91,500, which is more affordable than 45% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,307 a month. 74.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Moncks Corner | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $333,200 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,307 | $937 |
| Median household income | $91,500 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 74.5% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Moncks Corner
| People | Moncks Corner | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.3% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.7% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 10.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.6% | — |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 29.0 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 87.8% |
Weather in Moncks Corner
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 38.4°F. About 52.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 32 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moncks Corner since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 13, 2020 about 1.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 67 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 2, 2012.
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 Moncks Corner itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Moncks Corner
9 public schools with 8,060 students, about 18.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley High | 9-12 | 1,943 | 19.8 |
| Berkeley Middle | 6-8 | 1,345 | 21.3 |
| Whitesville Elementary | PK-5 | 1,096 | 16.4 |
| Foxbank Elementary | PK-5 | 1,061 | 17.7 |
| Henry E. Bonner Elementary | PK-5 | 822 | 15.8 |
| Moncks Corner Elementary | PK-5 | 659 | 18.8 |
| Berkeley Elementary | PK-5 | 635 | 18.7 |
| Macedonia Middle | 6-8 | 403 | 14.9 |
| Berkeley County Middle College High | 11-12 | 96 | 19.2 |
Towns near Moncks Corner
- Sangaree, SC14.1 mi · 7,781 people · home $251,800
- Goose Creek, SC14.2 mi · 45,946 people · home $306,000
- Ladson, SC14.9 mi · 15,550 people · home $234,900
- Summerville, SC17.4 mi · 50,915 people · home $328,100
- Hanahan, SC18.6 mi · 20,325 people · home $374,800
- North Charleston, SC20.0 mi · 114,852 people · home $302,200
- Charleston, SC25.7 mi · 150,227 people · home $509,700
- Mount Pleasant, SC27.9 mi · 90,801 people · home $748,500
Moncks Corner questions
Is Moncks Corner, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Moncks Corner scores better for retirees than 21% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 22%. 10.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.4).
How much does a house cost in Moncks Corner?
The median owner-occupied home in Moncks Corner is valued at $333,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,500, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,307 a month.
What is the weather like in Moncks Corner?
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 38.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Moncks Corner get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moncks Corner since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020. 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)