Tega Cay, SC

Tega Cay, South Carolina

Tega Cay, South Carolina, in York county, is 17 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. Tega Cay contains a population of approximately 4,044.

The People and Families of Tega Cay

In Tega Cay, about 76% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Tega Cay, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tega Cay had a median family income of $82,926. The typical family in Tega Cay is better off than most in South Carolina. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Tega Cay. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Tega Cay, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Tega Cay favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Tega Cay.

Tega Cay Housing

Tega Cay has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 94% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in South Carolina, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Tega Cay, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Tega Cay strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Tega Cay, SC

Comparing Tega Cay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Tega Cay Almanac

Tega Cay Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tega Cay Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Tega Cay residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Tega Cay Colleges

(List of All South Carolina Colleges)

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