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Tega Cay.
About
Life in Tega Cay
Tega Cay is a community of 13,267 people in South Carolina. The median household income is $141,037, and median home values are around $529,200. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Tega Cay at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Foreign-Born
16.8%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
+13.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Tega Cay: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Tega Cay, the largest foreign-born group is from India (37.0%), and 8.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.4%
of residents
65 and Older
17.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
44.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.2%
of households
Married Couples
81.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.76
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 Living
Rent, home values, and income in Tega Cay
In Tega Cay, home values are 104% above the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
25.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,221
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $593,548 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for SC
Unemployment in Tega Cay
Unemployment in York County, which includes Tega Cay, is close to the SC average.
Unemployment rate
Tega Cay: York County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
York County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Tega Cay is about 5% of York County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Tega Cay Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.6 min avg
How Tega Cay residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Tega Cay, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 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 77% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Tega Cay runs 77% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
75
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
613.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Tega Cay Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
York County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In York County, which includes Tega Cay, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.7M |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $55,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $380,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $152,500 |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,500 |
| 2018 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85,000 |
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.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
York County, county-wide
Tega Cay is about 5% of York County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in York County, which includes Tega Cay, is typically good — 276 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
276
per year
Moderate Days
85
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
York County, county-wide
Tega Cay is about 5% of York County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Tega Cay has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
55
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
65
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
98
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 31°F | 3.47" |
| Feb | 57°F | 34°F | 3.15" |
| Mar | 64°F | 40°F | 3.78" |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 3.55" |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 3.16" |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 3.97" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.02" |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 3.98" |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.42" |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.01" |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 3.25" |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 3.62" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Tega Cay
Uninsured
6.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Tega Cay's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Piedmont Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Rock Hill
Atrium Health Pineville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Charlotte
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Charlotte
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.
Education14.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Tega Cay
Tega Cay's student/teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 67.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
67.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Tega Cay (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 3,523 students · in-state tuition $14,680 · 62% graduate · median earnings $49,727 (10 yrs after entry)
Queens University of Charlotte
14.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,211 students · in-state tuition $48,445 · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,736 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-North Carolina
8.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 202 students · in-state tuition $21,655 · 59% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 126 students · in-state tuition $11,136 · 14% graduate · median earnings $32,353 (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: Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Tega Cay
Tega Cay has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
22 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
23 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
46 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
83 mi awayNinety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
84 mi awayCongaree National Park
National Park
87 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
91 mi awayGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
100 mi awayCities Near Tega Cay
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Tega Cay FAQ
Is Tega Cay, South Carolina safe?⌄
Tega Cay's violent crime rate was 75 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 613 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Tega Cay, South Carolina?⌄
York County, which includes Tega Cay, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Tega Cay, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Tega Cay is 31 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