What are the schools like in Tega Cay, SC?

Tega Cay is served primarily by York 04. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Tega Cay?

The median household income in Tega Cay, SC is $140,172 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Tega Cay, SC?

Tega Cay has an average high temperature of 52.4°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Tega Cay, SC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Tega Cay, SC affordable or expensive?

Tega Cay's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tega Cay is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $462,900 and the median rent is $1,253 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tega Cay, SC?

Tega Cay has a violent crime rate of 27.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 297.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tega Cay, SC a Good Place to Live?

Tega Cay is a small city of 12,816 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $140,172 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Tega Cay stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Tega Cay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tega Cay city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.0

Tega Cay's overall cost of living index is 97.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tega Cay costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tega Cay, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$462,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,253	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$140,172	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tega Cay's violent crime rate is 27.7 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.7 /100k

Property Crime

297.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Tega Cay is served primarily by York 04. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tega Cay, SC	National Avg
School District	York 04	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	66.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tega Cay sees average highs of 52.4°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tega Cay, SC
Average High — January	52.4°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	45.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Tega Cay, SC	National Avg
Population	12,816	—
Median Age	41.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.5%	18.9%
Asian	8.6%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

India Hook, SC 2 mi Riverview, SC 2 mi Baxter Village, SC 2 mi Newport, SC 4 mi Fort Mill, SC 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Tega Cay

Tega Cay, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29708

Tega Cay vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tega Cay, SC affordable or expensive?

Tega Cay's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tega Cay roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $462,900 and median rent is $1,253/month.

What is the crime rate in Tega Cay, SC?

Tega Cay's violent crime rate is 27.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 297.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tega Cay?

Public schools in Tega Cay are operated by York 04. The district has 11 elementary, 6 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 66.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tega Cay, SC a good place to live?

Tega Cay, SC has a population of 12,816, a median household income of $140,172, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Tega Cay?

Tega Cay averages 52.4°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tega Cay?

Tega Cay, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29708.

What is the population of Tega Cay?

The population of Tega Cay, South Carolina is 12,816 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tega Cay?

Key numbers for living in Tega Cay: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $462,900, median household income $140,172, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tega Cay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.