Summerville, South Carolina
Hutchinson Square in Downtown Summerville.Courtesy of Chris MakowskiPublic Information Officer, Town of Summerville, SC
- StateSouth Carolina
- CountyDorchester
- Population52,830
For Charleston commuters, nearby Summerville is a no-brainer solution to sky-high real estate in the more densely populated peninsula. This quaint Southern town is a destination in its own right though, with an increasing number of folks flocking to its (relatively) more affordable homes and growing infrastructure—including the new expansion of the Summerville Medical Center.
Roughly 27 miles from Charleston’s southernmost tip, you can reach the Low Country’s many beaches, including popular Sullivan’s Island, in less than 45 minutes with no traffic. However, Summerville residents have access to beautiful outdoor escapes in their own backyard, too, with the city’s Azalea Park, famed for its vibrant blooms, tranquil ponds, and walking trails. And the annual YMCA Flowertown Festival, a local favorite, is a three-day weekend event showcasing arts and crafts, live music, and delicious food.
Fun fact: Summerville is the birthplace of sweet tea, a Southern staple. But that’s simply one aspect of the town’s culinary scene. Whether you prefer shrimp and grits or classic barbecue, there’s a Summerville restaurant just for you.—AS
Roughly 27 miles from Charleston’s southernmost tip, you can reach the Low Country’s many beaches, including popular Sullivan’s Island, in less than 45 minutes with no traffic. However, Summerville residents have access to beautiful outdoor escapes in their own backyard, too, with the city’s Azalea Park, famed for its vibrant blooms, tranquil ponds, and walking trails. And the annual YMCA Flowertown Festival, a local favorite, is a three-day weekend event showcasing arts and crafts, live music, and delicious food.
Fun fact: Summerville is the birthplace of sweet tea, a Southern staple. But that’s simply one aspect of the town’s culinary scene. Whether you prefer shrimp and grits or classic barbecue, there’s a Summerville restaurant just for you.—AS
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $333,505 |
| Median household income | $72,415 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 1.86%, Black: 21.09%, Hispanic: 6.24% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 6.1%, Black: 13.6%, Hispanic: 18.9% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 90.31% |
| Percent of schools serving students in the area that rank "above average" (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 30% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 6 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 13 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 56 |
Sources: ATTOM, U.S. Census Bureau, GreatSchools, Healthgrades, Caring.com, Sharecare