Summerville, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
51,262 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,621 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$295,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$569 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,274 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dorchester County
3
Charleston-North Charleston Metro Area
4
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dorchester County
5
Charleston-North Charleston Metro Area
5
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 46
Feb 3 0 50
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 6 0 80
Sep 5 0 75
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 3 0 57
Dec 3 0 49

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, SC State Senate District 38, SC State House District 94, SC
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Schools

Summerville Elementary
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
James H Spann Elementary
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Rollings Middle School of the Arts
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Charleston Southern University
6 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Trident Medical Center
7 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Roper Hospital
20 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
84 miles, N • 1.4 star
Florence Regional Airport
86 miles, NE • 1 star
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