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Crime in Tega Cay summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Tega Cay. Key points include:
There were 47 total crimes in Tega Cay in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Tega Cay is 325.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Tega Cay is 27.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Tega Cay is 297.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Tega Cay is -84.66% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Tega Cay Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Tega Cay / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 47 | 325.1 | 2,402.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 27.7 | 436.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 6.9 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 13.8 | 357.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 43 | 297.5 | 1,965.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 20.8 | 282.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 37 | 255.9 | 1,468.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 20.8 | 215.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Tega Cay summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Tega Cay. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Tega Cay is 131 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Tega Cay is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Tega Cay is $611,048.
The median income in Tega Cay is $142,000.
Tega Cay's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Tega Cay Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Tega Cay | South Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 92 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 202 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Tega Cay, SC Weather
The average high in Tega Cay is 71.7° and the average low is 49.8°.
There are 71.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.3 inches of precipitation each year with 1.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Tega Cay |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Tega Cay Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Tega Cay
The current population in Tega Cay is 13,615. The population has increased 94.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,615 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 13,267 | 3.5% |
| 2022 | 12,816 | 3.9% |
| 2021 | 12,336 | 13.9% |
| 2020 | 10,834 | 4.1% |
| 2019 | 10,412 | 4.6% |
| 2018 | 9,954 | 5.2% |
| 2017 | 9,464 | 4.9% |
| 2016 | 9,026 | 4.8% |
| 2015 | 8,609 | 4.7% |
| 2014 | 8,224 | 4.0% |
| 2013 | 7,911 | 4.2% |
| 2012 | 7,595 | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 7,320 | 4.4% |
| 2010 | 7,014 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Tega Cay
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Tega Cay is:
67.1% White with 9,137 White residents.
4.1% African American with 565 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
10.3% Asian with 1,398 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 490 Two Or More residents.
14.9% Hispanic with 2,025 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Tega Cay | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.1% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.1% | 24.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.3% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 14.9% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Tega Cay
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Tega Cay is 53.2% female with 7,245 female residents.
Tega Cay is 46.8% male with 6,369 male residents.
| Gender | Tega Cay | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tega Cay for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Tega Cay completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Tega Cay completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Tega Cay completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Tega Cay completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Tega Cay completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Tega Cay completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% of adults in Tega Cay completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Tega Cay completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Tega Cay completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Tega Cay | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Tega Cay, South Carolina
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1.3% of households in Tega Cay earn Less than $10,000.
0.3% of households in Tega Cay earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.6% of households in Tega Cay earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.3% of households in Tega Cay earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.6% of households in Tega Cay earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.5% of households in Tega Cay earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Tega Cay earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.6% of households in Tega Cay earn $100,000 to $149,999.
17.2% of households in Tega Cay earn $150,000 to $199,999.
30.5% of households in Tega Cay earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Tega Cay | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.3% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.6% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.6% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.5% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.6% | 16.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.2% | 8.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 30.5% | 8.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
