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Living in Tega Cay
Tega Cay is a master-planned city in Northwestern South Carolina. It is known for its ample boating and fishing along Lake Wylie, as well as its numerous parks and walking trails.…
Tega Cay is a master-planned city in Northwestern South Carolina. It is known for its ample boating and fishing along Lake Wylie, as well as its numerous parks and walking trails. Besides this, its proximity to the popular downtown areas of nearby Rock Hill and Fort Mill make it an attractive retirement destination for active adults.
Climate & Geography
Just south of Charlotte on the border of South Carolina, Tega Cay experiences a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid and winters are cool and dry. There is more than average rain throughout the year and very little snowfall. Residents can expect about 216 sunny days each year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Most of Tega Cay’s outdoor recreation is focused on Lake Wylie. From several access points, such as Tega Cay Marina or Catawba Park, residents can boat and fish. Additionally, Windjammer Park and Pitcairn Park are located on the lakefront, offering scenic views and serene areas. Outside of the lake, residents can golf at Tega Cay Golf Club or enjoy the miles of walking trails through the city.
There are local boutiques and restaurants in Tega Cay, but most residents head to nearby Fort Mill, 20 minutes away, and Rock Hill, a half-hour away. Both historic cities have vibrant downtowns, community events, and art centers. For more high-end and large-scale shopping and entertainment, Charlotte is an hour to the north.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Tega Cay is above average because of high housing and health care costs.
South Carolina does not tax Social Security, and it offers large deductions for all other forms of retirement. The state’s property taxes are low, and there is a Homestead Exemption aimed at retirees above 65. Additionally, sales taxes are somewhat higher than average.
Healthcare
According to Gallup’s Well-Being Index, the Charlotte metro area ranks in the top 55 communities across the country.
Although there are no hospitals in Tega Cay, the closest facility that is rated high performing by U.S. News is Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill. In Charlotte, Carolinas Healthcare System Pineville is also high performing, and Carolinas Medical Center is nationally ranked.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Tega Cay, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Tega Cay has 45 homes, the largest has 45 homes, and the average community consists of 45 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ community in Tega Cay. The only 55+ community in Tega Cay is gated. For instance, The Courtyards at Tega Cay is a gated community with 45 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Tega Cay stay on the market for around 398 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $550,000, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in The Courtyards at Tega Cay average around $550,000.
25 communities near Tega Cay
216 homes near Tega Cay
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,539 sq ft
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4 beds
|4 baths
|4,682 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,902 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,074 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,436 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,540 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,395 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,935 sq ft
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5 beds
|5 baths
|3,900 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,725 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,352 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,178 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,058 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|3,101 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,082 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,507 sq ft
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4 beds
|4 baths
|4,552 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,962 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,777 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,392 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,764 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,688 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,318 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,216 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,216 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,507 sq ft
|House
6 beds
|5 baths
|4,328 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,923 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,272 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,282 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,043 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,156 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,975 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,568 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,938 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,104 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,733 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Tega Cay, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Tega Cay has 45 homes, the largest has 45 homes, and the average community consists of 45 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ community in Tega Cay. The only 55+ community in Tega Cay is gated. For instance, The Courtyards at Tega Cay is a gated community with 45 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Tega Cay stay on the market for around 398 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $550,000, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in The Courtyards at Tega Cay average around $550,000.
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