Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
John Fulmer Stadium
Stadium
Goose Creek High School Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Doge
Attraction
Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark
Water Park
Food and Drink (31) F
The Mery Go Round
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
The Shady Lady
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bev-Town USA
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Sapphire's
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Philly Cheesesteak
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Captain Robert's Dive
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Community Center
Community Centre
Northwoods Park Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (7) F
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Commissary
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Lowe's
Grocery Store
Parks (41) F
Dogwood Park playground
Playground
Dogwood Park
Park
Dogwood Park playground
Playground
Lake Greenview Park playground
Playground
Lake Greenview Park
Park
Websters Park
Park
Eubanks Park
Park
North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
Park
Middleton Park
Park
Eagle Landing Park
Park
Menriv Park
Park
Marrington Plantation Picnic Area Playground
Playground
Northwoods Park
Park
Sorrell Park
Park
Woodstock park
Park
Shops (24) F
A-Plus
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Navy Exchange (NEX)
Department Store
Blue Water
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
A-Plus
Convenience Store
APlus
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
NEX Student Store
Convenience Store
Planet Tan
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
Scotchman
Convenience Store
Joe's Kwik Mart
Convenience Store
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
Marshalls
Department Store
Once Upon a Child
Clothing
DXL Men's Apparel
Clothing
Ultra Tan
Beauty
North Rivers Market
Mall
Burke's Outlet
Clothing
Pilar Hair Nails & Day Spa
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Goose Creek.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Goose Creek is 105/100 - which is 13% higher than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime C+

Goose Creek crime rates are 2,068 per 100k, which is 26% lower than South Carolina
Property Crime
1,789 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
279 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A

The median income in Goose Creek is $74,730 - which is 59% higher than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$74,730 B
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Berkeley County Sheriff's Office South District Headquarters - Goose Creek
Police
Goose Creek Rural Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
NWS Charleston Fire Station
Fire Station
Goose Creek Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Goose Creek City Fire Dept Station 1
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
South Carolina Highway Patrol Troop 6 Headquarters Post A
Police
Carolina Family Dentistry
Dentist
Carolina Family Medicine
Doctor
Goose Creek Police Department
Police
Hanahan Fire Department
Fire Station
City of Hanahan Fire Station 3
Fire Station
JB Charleston - WS Medical Clinic
Clinic
North Charleston Fire Department Station 6
Fire Station
Doctor's Care
Clinic
Goose Creek Rural Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
North Charleston Fire Department Station 9
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A+

Goose Creek home prices are $199,600 - which is 39% higher than South Carolina
Home Price
$199,600 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools C-

The Goose Creek graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B-
Elementary Schools (15) F
Sedgefield Middle
Sedgefield Intermediate
Howe Hall Aims Elementary
Mevers School Of Excellence
Mevers School Of Excellence
Goose Creek Primary
Marrington Elementary
Boulder Bluff Elementary
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts
Westview Primary
Westview Elementary
Crowfield Academy
Westview Middle
Bowen'S Corner Elementary
Deer Park Middle
Londonderry Christian Montessori
A. C. Corcoran Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Goose Creek High
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ratings C

Goose Creek has an overall rating of 63% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A+
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Goose Creek, SC Area Guide

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Goose Creek Area Facts

  • Goose Creek has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Goose Creek crime rates are 26% lower than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Goose Creek is 13% higher than the South Carolina average

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A great place to live but you wouldn't care to visit. 2.5 rating By Acuramaningcsc ( Aug 11, 2013) I've lived in Goose Creek most of my life and think it's a settled, quiet, safe, place to live. Not much exciting here but if you are wanting to escape cold winters or over- population it might be worth your consideration. Keep in mind though slower living has some negatives. Sho ...Read More pping leaves a lot to be desired, but there are other towns about 100 miles away with more choices. Much like it was in the 1960's, Goose Creek hasn't changed much except number of traffic lights and number of residences. Don't expect a willingness for change no matter your promise for improvement. It is a suburb of Charleston and mediocre beaches. Politically speaking the area may be a little more middle of the road for S Carolina but still leans way conservative. Summer days are warm as to be expected, however, days can be hazier and more muggy than you may be prepared for. Winters are pleasantly mild. The people here are very proud of their heritage. You will be reminded of the "friendliness" they like to pat themselves on the back for endlessly, which may or not be deserved. I've experienced friendlier. Cost of living is a little high in relation to wages. With the promise of companies moving to the area binging jobs, being able to pay low wages, growth will continue. I believe unemployment is still a little worse than national avg. but remains one of the better rates in the state. Overall it's a good place to live and probably one of the better small cities in the South. Relatively speaking. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Goose Creek? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Dogwood Park playground
      Dogwood Park
      Dogwood Park playground
      Lake Greenview Park playground
      Lake Greenview Park
      Websters Park
      Eubanks Park
      North Charleston Wannamaker County Park

      Entertainment

      John Fulmer Stadium
      Goose Creek High School Auditorium
      Doge
      Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark

      Food & Drink

      The Mery Go Round
      Burger King
      The Shady Lady
      KFC
      Hardee's
      Wendy's
      Taco Bell
      Bev-Town USA

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Goose Creek? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Goose Creek.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      6% higher than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Goose Creek? The cost of living in Goose Creek is 105/100 - which is 13% higher than South Carolina.
      Goose Creek
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Goose Creek? Goose Creek crime rates are 2,068, which are 26% lower than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      2,068 per 100k people

      11% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      11% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Goose Creek? The median income in Goose Creek is $74,730 which is 59% higher than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $74,73035% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,7476% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Goose Creek a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Carolina Family Medicine

      A+ Housing

      What are Goose Creek home prices? Goose Creek home prices are $199,600 - which is 39% higher than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $199,6008% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,35343% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Goose Creek have good schools? The Goose Creek graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      equal to the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      10% higher than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Goose Creek a good place to live? Goose Creek has an overall rating of 63% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      63%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      8 total surveys

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