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Summerville, South Carolina

Introduction to Summerville, South Carolina

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.

Summerville History

Summerville was first settled after the Revolutionary War. Around 1785, it was known as Pineland Village. The plantation owners of Charleston first came to the town to escape the summer heat, seasonal insects, and disease. The area's first railroad arrived in the early 1800s. The town was officially incorporated in 1847. In the same year, Summerville passed a law against cutting down trees of specific sizes. In fact, it was the first town in the United States that passed such a law.

Summerville and nearby Attractions

  • Summerville Museum
  • Old Dorchester State Historic Site
  • Wannamaker County Park
  • Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
  • Old Santee Canal State Park

Things To Do In Summerville

You can visit Summerville Azalea Park during your leisure time. It is worth visiting the Summerville Historic District. The town has various houses of worship including the Summerville Presbyterian Church, Bethany United Methodist Church, Lydia Church, and Stallsville United Methodist Church. One can enjoy shopping at the Heritage Square Shopping Center. The Summerville Country Club and Legend Oaks Golf Club are ideal destinations for golf lovers. Summerville is home to the Flowertown Festival which is held the first weekend of April each year.

Summerville Transportation

Charleston International Airport is only a few miles away from the town.

Summerville Higher Education

Cummins Memorial Theological Seminary is located within Summerville. In addition, Trident Technical College and Charleston Southern University are the nearest college and university.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 14%Summerville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Summerville Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Summerville Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Summerville College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Summerville Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Summerville Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Summerville, SC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population94
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Women59
Racial Diversity56
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men49
Senior Citizens42
Male Share of the Population37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People Above Poverty69
People in Middle Class or Better69
Median Family Income59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home37
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes91
Affordability of Rents72
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
People Living Alone42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime46

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Historic Summerville

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Factory and store-houses (Pinehurst) between 1900 and 1905

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Factory and store-houses (Pinehurst) between 1900 and 1905

The School at Pinehurst between 1900 and 1906

Dr. Charles U. Shepard's residence (Pinehurst) 1904

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