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Moncks Corner.
About
Life in Moncks Corner
Living in Moncks Corner means you're getting small-town affordability with surprisingly easy access to Charleston—just 32 miles south on US 52, making that commute manageable if you work in the city. The median home value sits around $333,200 with a median household income of $91,516, so housing costs won't drain your budget the way they do closer to Charleston, and the 4.0% unemployment rate suggests steady job prospects, though the local economy is modest. You'll notice the community is genuinely family-oriented—nearly 44% of households have kids, and the median age is young at 32.9 years, which shapes the local culture around schools and neighborhood life.
Moncks Corner at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Foreign-Born
4.6%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Population Growth
+54.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.6% foreign-born, most often from Ethiopia
Who lives in Moncks Corner: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Moncks Corner, the largest foreign-born group is from Ethiopia (30.9%), and 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.1%
of residents
65 and Older
10.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.7%
of households
Married Couples
56.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.91
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% above SC average
Rent, home values, and income in Moncks Corner
In Moncks Corner, rent runs 11% above the SC average, and home values are 29% above the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,805
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2007
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $373,115 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below SC average
Unemployment in Moncks Corner and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Berkeley County, which includes Moncks Corner, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the SC average.
Unemployment rate
Moncks Corner: Berkeley County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Berkeley County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Moncks Corner Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area
Commute29 min avg
How Moncks Corner residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Moncks Corner, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Medium hub3.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 149 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 28% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Moncks Corner runs 28% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
236.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,324.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Moncks Corner Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Berkeley County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Berkeley County, which includes Moncks Corner, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $58,250 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 12 | Hail | $7,000 |
| 2022 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $70,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Hail | None reported |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,500 |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $71,500 |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Berkeley County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Berkeley County, which includes Moncks Corner, is typically good.
Median AQI
35
Berkeley County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Moncks Corner has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
85
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
32
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 38°F | 3.66" |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 3.44" |
| Mar | 69°F | 46°F | 3.49" |
| Apr | 78°F | 53°F | 3.03" |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 3.56" |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 5.42" |
| Jul | 93°F | 74°F | 6.76" |
| Aug | 91°F | 72°F | 6.25" |
| Sep | 86°F | 67°F | 5.82" |
| Oct | 78°F | 57°F | 4.10" |
| Nov | 68°F | 47°F | 2.87" |
| Dec | 61°F | 41°F | 3.92" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Moncks Corner
Uninsured
7.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Moncks Corner's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Roper St Francis Hospital-berkeley Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Summerville
Trident Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14 mi away · Charleston
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Moncks Corner
Moncks Corner's student/teacher ratio is 19.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 29.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Moncks Corner (within 15 miles)
Charleston Southern University
13.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,893 students · in-state tuition $34,080 · 47% graduate · median earnings $52,265 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Moncks Corner
Moncks Corner has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
National Historic Site
25 mi awayFort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
30 mi awayCongaree National Park
National Park
60 mi awayReconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
66 mi awayFort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Moncks Corner
Berkeley County Library: Moncks Corner
1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner
Cities Near Moncks Corner
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Moncks Corner?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Moncks Corner FAQ
Is Moncks Corner, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Moncks Corner's median rent is $1,307/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $91,500/year. Median home value is $333,200.
Is Moncks Corner, South Carolina safe?⌄
Moncks Corner's violent crime rate was 237 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1324 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Moncks Corner, South Carolina?⌄
Berkeley County, which includes Moncks Corner, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Moncks Corner, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Moncks Corner is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,307/month and median household income is $91,500/year. The median home value is $333,200. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Moncks Corner, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Moncks Corner is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from