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Summerville, SC

Founded 1847Charleston CountyElev. 27 m
Population
51,262
Median home
$295,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
27
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Summerville

Summerville is a city in South Carolina with about 51,262 residents. Summerville was founded in 1847 and sits in Charleston County. The median age is 38.1 and the median household income is $78,621. Homes carry a median value of $295,700, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (66%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
51,262
Median age
38.1
Median household income
$78,621
Per-capita income
$39,271
Poverty rate
10.3%
High-school grad or higher
93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
30.1 min
Work from home
8.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White66%
Hispanic or Latino8.3%
Black20.1%
Asian1.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.3%
Sales & office23.4%
Service18.6%
Production, transportation & material moving12.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$295,700
Median gross rent
$1,414/mo
Owner-occupied
68%
Median year built
2001
Households
20,651
Avg. household size
2.46

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Summerville has 27 public schools — 16 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading60%
Math53%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Ashley Ridge HighHighGrades 9–12
Cane Bay HighHighGrades 9–12
Summerville HighHighGrades 9–12
Alston MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Cane Bay MiddleMiddleGrades 5–8
Charles B. DuBose MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
East Edisto MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Gregg MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Rollings Middle School of the ArtsMiddleGrades 6–8
Alston-Bailey ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Beech Hill ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Berkeley Preparatory AcademyElementarycharter
Cane Bay ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4
Dr. Eugene Sires ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime17% above national
Summerville453
South Carolina478
United States386
↑ 20% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime65% above national
Summerville3,224
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
↑ 2% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Summerville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Summerville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Dorchester County
HurricaneRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Summerville is in Dorchester County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Summerville was founded in 1847 and sits in Charleston County. Elevation ~27 m.

Population trend
52K43K51,26220102024
Map of Summerville
Summerville, SC
Where Summerville is
CharlestonColumbiaNorth CharlestonMount PleasantRock HillGreenvilleSummerville
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Old White Meeting House Ruins and Cemetery
Notable people from Summerville
Chuck EidsonJonathan AmonA. J. GreenCarvin NkanataJalen SlawsonBrad HawkinsJenn ColellaSandy WilliamsChristopher CelizW. Turner Logan
People searches in Summerville
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Nearby cities
North Charleston (9 mi)Goose Creek (10 mi)Hanahan (11 mi)Charleston (17 mi)Moncks Corner (17 mi)Mount Pleasant (23 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Summerville, SC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Summerville, South Carolina.

Luis A Rodriguez, 35
Summerville · Dorchester County · 29483
AKA Luis Rodriguez
Paul Allan Williamson, 56
Summerville · Dorchester County · 29483
AKA Paul A Williamson
Steven John Davis, 65
Summerville · Dorchester County · 29483
AKA Steven John Daris, John Steven Davis
Steven Douglas Smith, 65
Summerville · Dorchester County · 29485
AKA Steven D Smith, Steven Duoglas Smith
Jason Andrew Davis, 38
Summerville · Berkeley County · 29486
AKA Jason Davis, Jay Jay Thompson
Brian Michael Roberts, 48
Summerville · Berkeley County · 29486
AKA Brian M Roberts
Mark Alan Miller, 65
Summerville · Dorchester County · 29485
Mark Anthony Brown, 62
Summerville · Dorchester County · 29483
AKA Mark Anthony Brow, Mack Anthony Brown
Bisharra Hakiem Porter, 44
Summerville · Dorchester County · 29485
AKA Mauric Middleton, Daniel L Nelson
Christopher William King, 31
Summerville · Dorchester County · 29485
AKA Christopher Williams King
Ricardo Gonzalez Jr., 50
Summerville · Dorchester County · 29483
AKA Ricardo Gonzalas, Ricardo Jr Gonzalas
William Andrew Jones, 36
Summerville · Berkeley County · 29486
AKA Will Jones, William A Jones
David Eddison Mitchell, 52
Summerville · Dorchester County · 29483
AKA David Mitchell, David E Mitchell
David Wright Jr., 43
Summerville · Berkeley County · 29486
AKA David Wright
David Michael White Sr., 84
Summerville · Dorchester County · 29485
AKA David White, David M White
Michael Anthony Smith, 60
Summerville · Dorchester County · 29483
AKA Jerome Smith, Jerome Anthony Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Summerville — frequently asked

What is the population of Summerville, South Carolina?
Summerville has a population of about 51,262, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Summerville?
The median home value in Summerville is $295,700, and the median gross rent is $1,414/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Summerville safe? What is the crime rate?
Summerville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 453 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Summerville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Dorchester County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Summerville?
Summerville has 27 public schools (16 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Summerville?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Summerville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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