Summerville, South Carolina

South Carolina community balancing growth and livability

Southeast Charleston-North Charleston, SC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.5

D+

out of 100

Overview

Summerville is a South Carolina city with a population of approximately 51,884, part of the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $382,696. Median household income is $73,712.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 51,884 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $382,696 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $73,712 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 29.9 minutes
  • Part of the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

51,884

Source: Census ACS

$382,696

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$73,712

Source: Census ACS

29.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

21

Source: Walk Score

104 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Dorchester County (county-level results)

42%
56%
Democrat 32,489
Republican 43,839
Leans R+14.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 53.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 53/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 43.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 21/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 48.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.5

Location

Summerville, SC (33.0280, -80.1739)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.