Tega Cay, South Carolina
Tega Cay is a city of 13,615 people in York County, South Carolina.
Why visit Tega Cay
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 18 parks and trails, 29 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include William Elliott White House, Diamond Head Park and Ebenezer Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Tega Cay
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tega Cay
Tega Cay is a planned city in York County, South Carolina, United States, located west of Fort Mill and north of Rock Hill. It is a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina. The population was recorded at 12,832 as of the 2020 U.S. Census.
From the Wikipedia article Tega Cay, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
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William Elliott White House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Ebenezer Park
Park · 2.1 mi
York County’s Ebenezer Park is a 26 acre park located north of Rock Hill on the shores of Lake Wylie’s 13,443 acre lake that borders...
4490 Boatshore Road, Rock Hill
Pitcairn Cove Beach Park
Park · 1.4 mi
4099 Triton Drive, Tega Cay
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes29
Sabor Latin Street Grill
Restaurant · Latin American, Tacos · 1.8 mi
Sabor Latin Street Grill is an independently, locally owned metro Charlotte concept that focuses on authentic menu offerings from...
817 Crossroads Plaza, Fort Mill
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
17 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion
School · 5.5 mi
1835 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill
Healthcare1
Map of Tega Cay
92 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 31°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 34°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 40°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rock Hill York Co Ap (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
York County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-21: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rock Hill/York County Airport (RKH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Lake Wylie 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Pineville 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Belmont 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Charlotte 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Weddington 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Waxhaw 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Gastonia 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Matthews 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Mount Holly 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Indian Trail 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Tega Cay City Hall, Tega Cay, SC, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Harris Teeter Tega Cay, SC 14 (8081976909), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Tega Cay, SC 13 (8081976357), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Tega Cay, SC 15 (8081971684), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Tega Cay, SC 6 (8081972227), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Tega Cay, SC 9 (8081973971), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Tega Cay, SC 7 (8081972785), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Tega Cay, SC 10 (8081969134), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Tega Cay, SC 11 (8081969628), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Tega Cay, SC 12 (8081970218), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Tega Cay, SC 5 (8081966196), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Tega Cay, SC 8 (8081973357), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Tega Cay, SC (8081983523), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Tega Cay, SC (8081984163), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Tega Cay, SC (8081976972), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Tega Cay, SC (8081976372), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- William Elliott White House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jimmy Spencer Kmart Car (8721047657), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jimmy Spencer Kmart Car (8722168494), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jimmy Spencer Kmart Car (8721047935), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jimmy Spencer Kmart Car (8722168150), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jimmy Spencer Kmart Car (8721048071), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mark Martin Winn Dixie Car (8721038691), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mark Martin Winn Dixie Car (8721038519), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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