Lafayette, IN vs Summerville, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lafayette
71.4
#983 nationally
Summerville
67.5
#1417 nationally
Summerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 16.4). Lafayette leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 29.9 min). Lafayette leads in walk score (38 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, IN | Summerville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#983) | 67.5 (#1417) |
| Population | 71,216 | 51,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,766 | $382,696 |
| Median Household Income | $50,674 | $73,712 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 16.4 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | R+14.6 |
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71.4 Score
Lafayette, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,766
Population
71,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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D+
67.5 Score
Summerville, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$382,696
Population
51,884
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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