Summerville, SC
Living in Summerville
Bikeability9
Walkability5
Commute32
Public Transit6
Affordability61
Public Safety63
Airports50
Hospitals45
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
53kPopulation+13k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
30%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black21%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate25%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$4.2k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military1%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$208kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
45%Built 2000 or Later
$931Median Monthly Rent+$212 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas21%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Summerville
United States45
South Carolina43
Charleston Metro Area40
Dorchester County33
Property Crime in Summerville
United States48
South Carolina52
Charleston Metro Area48
Dorchester County46
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Summerville
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding66
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding21
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Summerville, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Summerville, SC
Summerville Catholic School
0 miles, NE
Charis Academy
1 miles, SW
The Oaks Christian School
1 miles, NE
Bethany Child Development Center
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Summerville, SC
Charleston Southern University
6 miles, E
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
19 miles, SE
Medical University of South Carolina
20 miles, SE
College of Charleston
21 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Summerville, SC
Trident Medical Center
6 miles, E
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital
15 miles, SE
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
17 miles, SE
Musc Medical Center
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Summerville, SC
Charleston Airforce Base-International Airport
11 miles, SE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
84 miles, NW
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
85 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
86 miles, N