Summerville Authority

Summerville is a upper-middle-income small city of 51,654 with home prices 1.3× the South Carolina median.

Summerville, South Carolina

With 51,654 residents, Summerville ranks among the larger cities of South Carolina. Median household income is $81,046.

Definition and scope

Located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, Summerville operates within South Carolina's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1 and is part of the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Summerville has approximately 51,654 residents. The median age is 38.9 years. Roughly 69% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $328,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 63.8%
• Black or African American: 19.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
• Asian: 1.9%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Summerville is $81,046. Poverty rate stands at 10.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.3%. Educational attainment: 33.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Summerville:

• Public schools: 27
• Public libraries: 3
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Summerville is Wild Jumps Airport. Federal court business routes through Berkeley County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Charleston, South Carolina.

Geography and climate

Summerville sits at an elevation of 62 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 9a.

References

• South Carolina State Authority — state-level reference for South Carolina.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.