RANK #745 / 996 · POP 231,419 · SC
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.2%
Cypress Gardens, a 170-acre preserve in Moncks Corner, offers botanical gardens and an 80-acre blackwater swamp, famously featured in films like *The Notebook*. Berkeley County, located in South Carolina's Lowcountry, sits near Charleston, providing a blend of suburban living with access to urban amenities. Commuting options include major interstates like I-26 and I-95, and public transportation such as the TriCounty Link bus system, which also offers commuter routes. The county is characterized by its natural scenery, including Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie, and the Francis Marion National Forest, offering extensive opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, and biking.
Life in Berkeley County attracts families and young professionals, with a community that values its small-town feel despite ongoing development. The Berkeley County School District serves the area with public schools. The economy is experiencing growth, driven by investments in commercial and residential sectors, as well as manufacturing and technology. This expansion includes new facilities and a focus on workforce development to support the evolving economic landscape.
Above national median (4.7x)
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing is fairly valued at 5.0x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Redwood Materials Battery Recycling Plant
Redwood Materials
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$3,500M | Under Construction |
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Google Data Center Expansion
Google
|
$1,300M | Under Construction |
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Pinopolis Reliability Project (Battery Energy Storage System)
Aypa Power (for Santee Cooper)
|
$1,200M | Planned |
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Sandy Run Solar Project
RWE Renewables
|
$225M | Planned |
|
Residential Developments (Multiple Projects)
Various
|
$100M | Under Construction |
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Bushy Park Combustion Turbine Facility
Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.
|
$65M | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Berkeley County has a Boom Town Index score of 25/100, ranking #745 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +4.6% and a median household income of $77,874, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Berkeley County is $253,100 with median rent at $1,410/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3077, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +2.9% year-over-year. Job growth: +4.6%. Home values changed -0.7% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.46% of Berkeley County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.