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Summerville, GA


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Summerville, Georgia

Summerville, Georgia, in Chattooga county, is 39 miles S of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 74 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 4,556 people in the city.

The People and Families of Summerville

In Summerville, about 42% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Summerville isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Summerville had a median family income of $35,579.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,900) in Summerville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Summerville Housing

Approximately 58% of housing in Summerville is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Summerville, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Summerville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySummerville Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Summerville Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Summerville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Summerville, GA

Comparing Summerville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity95
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Senior Citizens79
Age of the Population58
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income35
People Above Poverty25
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents77
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime47
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