Goose Creek, SC

Living in Goose Creek

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 85
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Commute 51
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 60
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 19
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Schools 46
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Residents

42k Population +7.2k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
27% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
74% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black19%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate25%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$8.6k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military4%
Sales and office16%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked10%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$188k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
43% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$304 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity86%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas13%

Crime

Violent Crime in Goose Creek

United States45
South Carolina43
Charleston Metro Area40
Berkeley County49

Property Crime in Goose Creek

United States48
South Carolina52
Charleston Metro Area48
Berkeley County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 47 4 0
Feb 50 3 0
Mar 56 4 0
Apr 63 3 0
May 71 3 0
Jun 78 5 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 80 7 0
Sep 75 5 0
Oct 66 4 0
Nov 57 3 0
Dec 49 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Goose Creek

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding72
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding22
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Goose Creek, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Goose Creek, SC

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Crowfield Academy
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Goose Creek, SC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Goose Creek, SC

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Musc Medical Center
15 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Goose Creek, SC

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