When people hear the name Goose Creek, they often chuckle. It is an interesting name for sure - with an interesting history. Even so, the town of Goose Creek has become one of the top destinations for individuals considering purchasing a home in the Charleston home market.
Goose Creek is one of the fastest growing residential and business development areas around Charleston and hosts many of the area's top builders. The largest new development is the 4,360 acre Cane Bay development.
Unlike its awkward name, Goose Creek is a well respected town that can justifiably boast about its great job opportunities, desirable schools, and quality neighborhoods. Goose Creek offers affordable housing and reasonable convenience. It is just far enough out from the more densely populated areas to give it a rural feel; yet, it offers all of the modern conveniences you might want and it is only about 30 minutes to the beaches and to downtown Charleston. Because of its central location, residents of the Goose Creek area also have very easy access to Summerville , Hanahan, Moncks Corner, and North Charleston - all less than 10 minutes away.
The population is made up of about 36,000 people - many of whom work in the numerous industries located in the Goose Creek area, including Google's $600 million server farm. One of the largest employers in the Goose Creek area is the federal government. This community is home to both the Charleston Naval Weapons Station ( including the Navy Nuclear Power Training Commandand) and to Spawar - the area's largest employer of professional engineers. Other large employers include Alcoa and Quoizel Lighting.
One of the reasons people choose Goose Creek is because it is located in Berkeley County which offers some of the most attractive home prices, and lowest property taxes, available in the Charleston market.
The corridor between Goose Creek and Moncks Corner is one of the fastest growing areas in Charleston in terms of industry and housing. Goose Creek has a number of nice communities including its best-known area, Crowfield Plantation.