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Goose Creek
  • Suburb of Charleston, SC

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade B+

editorial

Goose Creek is a suburb of Charleston with a population of 44,502. Goose Creek is in Berkeley County. Living in Goose Creek offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Goose Creek and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Goose Creek are above average.

About

About Goose Creek...
Population
44,502

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$218,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,379
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    29%
  • Own
    71%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    180.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    10.9
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    43.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    43.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    193.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,357.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    147
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    15%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    11%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    37%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

Working in Goose Creek

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$78,756
National
$69,021

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