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Living in Summerville, SC
Explore Summerville and see how it fits the life you want to build.
51,654
Population
Berkeley, Charleston & Dorchester Counties
Counties
Town
Place Type
South Carolina
State
Overall Match7.2 / 10
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Summerville at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population51,654
Median Household Income$81,046
Median Home Value$328,100
Median Gross Rent$1,526
Median Age38.9
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment4.9%
Work From Home10.7%
Homeownership69.1%
Housing Vacancy6.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Summerville is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Summerville and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Summerville
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$328,100
Median Gross Rent$1,526
Homeownership69.1%
Housing Vacancy6.8%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Summerville, SC
Median Household Income$81,046
Unemployment4.9%
Work From Home10.7%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Summerville and how households are structured
Population51,654
Median Age38.9
Average Household Size2.4
Summerville is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Summerville
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Summerville point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High90.1°F
Average Winter Low34.5°F
Annual Rainfall52.7 in.
Annual Snowfall0.3 in.
Seasonal Life in Summerville
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Summerville & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Summerville spans Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Summerville especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Summerville shows a population of about 51,654. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Berkeley County, Charleston County and Dorchester County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Summerville with all 3 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.