Best Cities for Homeownership in South Carolina – #8 GOOSE CREEK!

South Carolina’s population has increased by more than 15% between 2000 and 2010, making it one of the fastest-growing states in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.  South Carolina hosts a wide variety of employers to work for, quality schools, universities,  recreational activities, and affordable homes.

NerdWallet recently analyzed all 51 places in South Carolina with more than 10,000 residents to determine which have characteristics that are favorable to homebuyers. Their analysis answers three main questions:

1. Are homes available? 

2. Can you afford to live there? 

3. Is the area growing? 

Ranking at #8…GOOSE CREEK!

Nestled between Charleston to the south and the Francis Marion National Forest to the northeast, Goose Creek offers low homeowner costs that take up just 26.9% of median monthly household income. Here, 68.6% of homes are owned rather than rented, and the median home value is $168,600. Naval Weapons Station Charleston occupies parts of Goose Creek and neighboring Hanahan. The base encompasses more than 17,000 acres, with 10,000 acres of forest and wetlands, and the base employs more than 11,000 workers in the military/civil service/contractor fields. Goose Creek is in the southern end of Berkeley County, the largest in the state when both land and water areas are counted.

Located in Goose Creek is Crowfield Plantation,  a planned development that consists of 27 communities featuring a variety of housing types, amenities and commercial properties. The community includes 26 miles of natural biker/hiker trails, playgrounds, park, ball field, tennis courts, swimming pools, club house, RV & Boat storage, ponds, Lake, several docks and a public golf course located within the community.

This diverse community offers housing opportunities in a variety of price ranges, styles and ages. Whether you are a golfer, biker, swimmer, fisherman or tennis player, Crowfield Plantation has something to offer everyone!

Click to View Homes FOR SALE in Crowfield Plantation.                                               Goose Creek’s premiere community!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helpful Links;

ABOUT CROWFIELD PLANTATION

CITY OF GOOSE CREEK

 

GOOSE CREEK RECREATION CENTER

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