Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
15%
Tega Cay, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,449
Population
11,954
Renter Mix
20% Rent
A waterfront community near Charlotte
Lakeside
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Boating
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Family Friendly
Charlotte suburb Tega Cay is located on a peninsula along Lake Wylie. The waterfront town is a recreational community shaped around enjoying the pleasures of life. Tega Cay hosts concert series, fall festivals, and holiday events through the year. One of the largest celebrations is held on July 4th when the town hosts a plethora of events all day from canoe jousting to fireworks. Tega Cay has multiple tennis courts, golf clubs, and parks with lake access for residents to enjoy.
Of course, water sports are popular in this area. Venture to the Tega Cay Marina, a radiant cove with standing paddleboard and boat rentals. The area is great for fishing as well. Tega Cay is an excellent area to raise a family. The suburb has some of the best public and private schools in the Charlotte area and South Carolina.
Explore the City
Lake Wylie near Tega Cay offers scenic views and abundant wildlife.
Lake Wylie’s shoreline in Tega Cay features expansive custom-built homes.
Tega Cay offers a variety of lakefront homes for those seeking a waterfront lifestyle.
521 BBQ in Tega Cay serves slow-cooked ribs and classic Southern favorites.
Windjammer Park in Tega Cay is a popular spot for lakeside walks with dogs.
You can drive 10 minutes from Tega Cay to camp or play at the McDowell Nature Preserve.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$131,453
Average: $152,014
Education
5,506
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,962
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tega Cay has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Tega Cay, SC is $1,449 for one bedroom, $1,663 for two bedrooms, and $2,069 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tega Cay has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,449/month
970 Sq Ft
House
$2,674/month
2,017 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tega Cay, SC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
743 Students
Public
Grades K-5
815 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
877 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
- Buster Boyd Access Area Public Boat Ramp
- CSD Community YMCA
- Field Day Park
- Museum of York County Settlemyre Planetarium
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Charlotte/Douglas International
- Concord-Padgett Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.