Goose Creek, Goose Creek SC — neighborhood review

Goose Creek, SC

Goose Creek · SC 29445

Updated August 6, 2026 · Would You Live There?

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Verdict

$282K

Median Price

20/100

Walk Score

7/10

Schools

25 min

to Summerville and Charleston

Score Breakdown

BAffordability
78/100
BSafety
78/100
B-Schools
70/100
B+Quietness
80/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
20/100
WYLT Score69/100

Our Take

Goose Creek offers a mix of suburban living, good schools, and relatively affordable housing. While it's not particularly walkable, the area has a low flood risk and is within reasonable driving distance to major employers.

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The Good

  • Affordable housing with a relatively low median home price
  • Family-friendly atmosphere with good schools
  • Low flood risk and minimal risk of natural disasters
  • Close proximity to major employers and job opportunities

Real Talk

  • !Limited walkability and public transportation options may require a car
  • !Some areas of poverty and crime, although overall crime rate is relatively low
  • !Growing population and development in the area may lead to traffic and congestion
  • $Rising property taxes due to rapid growth and development
  • $Increasing cost of living as the area becomes more desirable
  • $Potential for gentrification and displacement of long-term residents

Best For

First-time homebuyersFamilies with young childrenIndividuals working in nearby industries such as manufacturing and logistics

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow

Crime & Safety

Goose Creek, SC

B

Safety grade

Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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