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Tega Cay, SC

York CountyElev. 194 m
Population
13,267
Median home
$494,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Tega Cay

With about 13,267 residents, Tega Cay is one of South Carolina's notable places. Tega Cay sits in York County. The median age is 41.5 and the median household income is $141,037. Homes carry a median value of $494,500, and about 85% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (69.3%). Around 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
13,267
Median age
41.5
Median household income
$141,037
Per-capita income
$66,247
Poverty rate
0.6%
High-school grad or higher
98.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.7%
Unemployment
1.6%
Avg. commute
28.1 min
Work from home
25.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White69.3%
Hispanic or Latino12.1%
Black4.6%
Asian10.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts62.5%
Sales & office16.7%
Service9.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.5%
Production, transportation & material moving4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$494,500
Median gross rent
$1,307/mo
Owner-occupied
85.2%
Median year built
2006
Households
4,775
Avg. household size
2.78

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Tega Cay has 3 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading72%
Math72%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Gold Hill MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Gold Hill ElementaryElementary
Tega Cay ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime95% below national
Tega Cay21
South Carolina478
United States386
↓ 60% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime53% below national
Tega Cay923
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
↓ 37% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Tega Cay Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Tega Cay.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · York County
Ice stormVery High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Tega Cay is in York County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Tega Cay sits in York County. Elevation ~194 m.

Map of Tega Cay
Tega Cay, SC
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Tega Cay — frequently asked

What is the population of Tega Cay, South Carolina?
Tega Cay has a population of about 13,267, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Tega Cay?
The median home value in Tega Cay is $494,500, and the median gross rent is $1,307/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Tega Cay safe? What is the crime rate?
Tega Cay Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 21 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Tega Cay face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates York County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Tega Cay?
Tega Cay has 3 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Tega Cay?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Tega Cay. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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