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Summerville, SC
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Summerville, SC
At a Glance
How Summerville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Summerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Summerville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Summerville residents earn a median household income of $78,621 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,271. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,549 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Summerville is $295,700 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,031. Median rent is $1,414/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Summerville reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,143/100K. The murder rate is 9.5/100K.
Education
31.7% of adults in Summerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summerville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.