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Summerville, South Carolina, in Dorchester county, is 16 miles NW of North Charleston, South Carolina (center to center) and 157 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is conveniently located inside the Charleston - North Charleston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 27,752 people in Summerville.
In Summerville, about 58% of adults are married.
Summerville has a larger percentage of females than most places.
In 2000, Summerville had a median family income of $51,469. Summerville has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Summerville living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($28,275) in Summerville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 65% of housing in Summerville is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Summerville, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Summerville, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Summerville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Summerville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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Factory and store-houses (Pinehurst) between 1900 and 1905
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