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Summerville
  • Suburb of Charleston, SC
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Charleston

Summerville

#6 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Charleston Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Summerville is a suburb of Charleston with a population of 50,318. Summerville is in Charleston County. Living in Summerville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Summerville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Summerville are highly rated.
    About Summerville...
    Population
    50,318
    Suburb of
    Charleston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $229,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,231
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      194.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      22
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      183.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,598.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      204.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Summerville

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $64,507
    National
    $69,021
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