Moncks Corner is a small town overlooking the 60,000-acre Lake Moultrie, 30 miles north of historic Charleston. Since its early 18th-century founding, Moncks Corner has mainly been agrarian. Its residents have been farmers, boaters and fishers for centuries, savoring laid-back country living on lush pastoral landscapes. "It's an area that hasn't changed as much as the ones that surround it," says Greg Ferrao, Realtor at Agent Owned Realty, who's lived in the next town over since 1985. "It's a very nice town, but it has been insulated from development." He explains that lakeside properties are limited, pushing new developments to the area's outskirts, where life is still pretty quiet. When they're not working, locals spend time outside at the area's many parks, gardens and campsites.
Moncks Corner has a collection of well-preserved 18th, 19th and 20th-century structures from a string of early settlements, including several landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places. Most of the landmarks represent the area's agricultural heritage. Strawberry Chapel, among the most famous, was built in 1725 to serve people who lived too far from their parish church to attend Sunday service. The church still opens for service four times a year and will celebrate its 300th anniversary in 2025.
Find waterfront living with uniques styles of homes in Moncks Corner.
Moncks Corner locals enjoy boating on the Cooper River for fun in the sun.
Find new developments with unique styles of architecture in Moncks Corner.
Beautiful wildlife roam the Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner.
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Established homes and working in Berkeley County
From the sidewalk-lined streets framing new developments to the grassy plots surrounding modest 1970s homes, Moncks Corner's residential landscapes are quiet and covered by old-growth oaks and maples. Properties start around $250,000, which can buy a modest brick ranch-style with a yard or a brand-new townhome in a small sidewalk community. Prices top off around $1.2 million here for a five-bedroom home with an in-ground swimming pool and a few acres of land. Most listings hover closer to $300,000, including a growing selection of farmhouse-influenced new builds and sturdy midcentury homes. The median housing price is around $365,000, which is below the nationwide median.
Moncks Corner is home to the Santee Cooper corporate office, the largest power and utility company in the state. Around the corner is Roper St. Francis Medical Center, another top employer.
Find beautiful brick ranch style homes with landscaped yards in Moncks Corner.
Moncks Corner has spacious Lowcountry style homes on acres of land.
Moncks Corner offers quiet communities with new townhomes in growing areas.
Santee Cooper is a top employer and short commute in Moncks Corner.
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Meet the neighbors at Unity Park celebrations
Unity Park doesn't look like much; its small spread of grassy grounds stretches across a city block, anchored by a fountain and a little landscaping. But, as its moniker indicates, this is a community cornerstone and a gathering place for nearly every town event, including the popular Jazz and Art in the Park and Christmas in the Corner. Moncks Corner is also known for its natural resources and water access. Lake Moultrie's beaches and coves are popular when the weather is nice. The Cooper River hugs the community's eastern corner, providing more shoreline for water sports and activities. Moncks Corner is also home to Old Santee Canal Park, full of woodsy trails that wrap around a 19th-century estate. Cypress Gardens, 13 miles from the city center, has wetlands famously featured in the 2004 film The Notebook and is also known for its Easter Festival.
Unity Park has many amenities for families to enjoy.
Find creative art on exhibit at Unity Park in Moncks Corner.
Explore beautiful, lush landscapes and scenic views of the marsh in Moncks Corner.
Explore Cypress Gardens stunning swamp garden on a fun boat tour with family in Moncks Corner.
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Berkely High students connect with local businesses
The Berkeley County School District, rated B and ranked third best in Charleston by Niche, serves Moncks Corner. The school pathway varies depending on the side of town, but many start at the B-rated Berkeley Elementary and continue to the B-minus-rated Berkeley Middle before finishing their studies at Berkley High, rated C-plus. High schoolers enjoy regular get-togethers like the "lunch and learn" series, where the school invites local businesses to share knowledge in their field and insight into career opportunities. A handful of private schools also serve Moncks Corner, like Living Oaks Academy.
Parents and students love Berkeley Elementary School in Moncks Corner.
Berkeley Middle School in Moncks Corner serves students sixth through eighth grade.
Berkeley High School is a public High School in Moncks Corner, home to the fighting stags.
Living Oaks Academy is a private middle and high school in Moncks Corner.
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Local eats at Music Man's and shopping at Walmart
Brick-clad storefronts filled with antique stores, salons and restaurants face East Main Street, a walkable old town center busiest during events like the Farmer's Market on Thursday evenings and holiday celebrations. Larger, more modern shopping strips line Old Highway 52, which runs near the town center and features big-box stores like Walmart Supercenter and fast-food restaurants like Chick-fil-A. For local bites, the community turns to Music Man's Bar-B-Que, a family-owned Monck's Corner mainstay, and Gilligan's Seafood Restaurant, the town go-to for a waterside meal.
Meet up with friends for a drink at Ophelia's Wines & Bites in Moncks Corner.
Howards in Monks Corner is a great place to eat in the neighborhood.
Chick-fil-A in Moncks Corner is a popular fast-food restaurant on Old Highway 52.
Dine with family and friends at Music Man's Bar-B-Que in Moncks Corner.
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Hopping on U.S. Route 55 and heading into Charleston
"Most people have a 20 to 25-minute commute, so once you get outside that, fewer are willing to do that. But people in Moncks Corner do," Ferrao says. The 30-mile ride into downtown Charleston typically takes about an hour, and U.S. Route 52 is the way in and out of town. Most Moncks Corner locals are drivers, as public transportation is limited. The TriCounty Link bus system, comprised of 49 vehicles and nine fixed routes, services rural localities in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties. There's a stop at the town center for those who need a ride into the city. The Charleston International Airport is 25 miles south of Moncks Corner.
Hot summers in Moncks Corner
Moncks Corner has mild winters and hot summers, and the city enjoys South Carolina's subtropical climate. According to Risk Factor, the city has a severe wind factor based on the projection of severe storms and hurricanes. The city also has an extreme risk from heat, and temperatures exceeded 100 degrees for 43 days in 2024.
Crime
According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent crimes in Moncks Corner are trending upward. Violent crime rates are higher than state and national averages. Property crime rates in 2023 trended higher than state and national averages.
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