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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Sophie Gonzalez

Freelancing from Summerville -experience?

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Summerville sits at 351.7 per 100K. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,262 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent ye...

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dc_christian

Biggest downsides of living in Summerville?

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $78,621 in Summerville. Homes are going for about $295,700 on average. With a population of 51,262, Summerville is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some loc...

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Xavier Reyes

Things that make Summerville unique

Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $78,621 in Summerville. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $78,621, which feels about average for the area. I'd say it's better for famil...

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Parker M.

Internet providers in Summerville?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for Summerville? Downtown has improved a lot...

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Valentina Adams

Summerville job market vs Seattle

Crime rate is something to consider -Summerville sits at 351.7 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Summerville? Appreciate any input. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here i...

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Nicholas T.

Dog-friendly places in Summerville?

Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $1,414/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $78,621, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Though...

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Kaylee M.

Studio apartments in Summerville -options?

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience?

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Silas W.

Summerville housing prices -when will it stop?

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $295,700, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,262 people. With a population of 51,262, Summerville is a smaller ci...

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Joseph R.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Summerville?

Anyone else feel this way? Homes are going for about $295,700 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbor...

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Jack Myers

Life in Summerville as a young professional

First post here. With a population of 51,262, Summerville is a smaller city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Jayden Brooks

The good and bad of living in Summerville

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $78,621, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does this match your experience? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recen...

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Noah Walker

Couple moving to Summerville from out of state

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 40s, and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $295,700, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,262 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-depend...

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Kaylee M.

Pros and cons of Summerville after 4 years

Born and raised here. Median household income is $78,621, which feels about average for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Allison Carter

Is Summerville a good place to live?

Curious what people think. Rent is about $1,414/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $295,700 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for Summerville? It's a very car-dependent city, for...

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Noah Walker

How is Summerville for outdoor activities?

Hi all, I'm retired and Homes are going for about $295,700 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Worth the trade-offs?

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Valentina Adams

Moving to Summerville for work -advice?

So, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $295,700 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Wesley Taylor

Rent vs buy in Summerville -what makes sense?

So, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,414/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think?...

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Owen Stewart

Summerville job market vs Memphis

I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,414 for rent here. With a population of 51,262, Summerville is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience?

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Valentina Adams

First time home buyer in Summerville

So, I work in energy and Median household income is $78,621, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,262 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting us...

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Emmett N.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Summerville?

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Summerville sits at 351.7 per 100K. The median home value here is around $295,700, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,414 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is ...

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Wesley Taylor

Cost of living reality check -Summerville

Rent is about $1,414/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $78,621 in Summerville. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The...

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Nova

Raising a family in Summerville -thoughts?

Alright, Been living here since 2021. Median household income is $78,621, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $78,621 in Summerville. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,262 people. With a population of 51,262, Summerville is a smaller city. The weather take...

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Leonardo Ramos

Unpopular opinion about Summerville

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $295,700, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,414/month for a decent place. Median household income is $78,621, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 51,262, Summerville is a smaller cit...

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Kaylee M.

Healthcare options in Summerville?

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $1,414 for rent here. Let me know your thoughts.

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Skylar

Summerville is underrated, change my mind

Hey everyone, With a population of 51,262, Summerville is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,262 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but y...

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