Moncks Corner Charleston housing prices climb, more and more buyers are looking to suburbs like Moncks Corner to get more home for their money while also having the lowcountry charm that Charleston is known for. Folks who choose Moncks Corner are usually looking for the privacy that comes with larger lot sizes, a smaller town feel, a close proximity to Lake Moultrie, or the upgrades and square footage that you can’t get in neighboring Summerville and Goose Creek for the price. Residents enjoy being able to drive to the Charleston beaches for an afternoon, but tend to want to live further inland to keep real estate and insurance costs lower.